Main Creek

The community is far older than the national figure, with 32.6% of people aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in the low number of children, as only 11.6% are under 15, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.2%), and English is the most common ancestry at 52.6%. While 14.7% were born overseas, this is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 88.4% of the population. Only 3.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.9%. Those with no religion make up 34.7%, a figure slightly above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with 42.7% of residents completing Year 12. Around 16.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state figure.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,399. Very few households earn more than $3,000 a week, and no one earns $2,000 or more personally.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, at 11.6%, which is well above the state average.

Volunteerism is very high, with 37.2% of people volunteering, far exceeding the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 5.6% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.3% of the population, well above the national average. This group is typically older than most, with a typical age of 38 and a typical personal income of $900.

Half of all households are couples without children, while one-parent families are much more common here (19.0%) than in most areas. Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household.

The area is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 46.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than the state average, typically $270 per week.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 40% have three or more.

About 35.7% of the population moved in the last five years, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

Many residents are not in the workforce, with only 48.8% working or looking for work. Those who are employed often work in education and training or other services, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.