King Creek

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. About 20.5% of people are seniors, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 86.6% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for 95.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but only 19.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the state average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure.

Household incomes are quite high, with 26.3% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income is $2,088, which is a little above the national and state figures.

About 30.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Unpaid work is common here, as 30.3% of people care for children and 29.3% do significant housework, both of which are well above the national figures. Volunteers make up 17.3% of the community.

The First Nations community is younger than most, with a typical age of 22. Household incomes for First Nations people are far above the state and national figures, and Year 12 completion is well above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. Families with children make up 65.3% of the area, while only 10.7% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 98% of which are detached. Home ownership is very high, with 47.5% owning their home outright, and 95.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential here, as 67.6% of workers drive and almost every home has a vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and nobody commutes by bus or train.

The community has seen some movement, with 37.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%, which is well below the national figure. Most people work in health care, construction, or education.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.