Newee Creek

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the rest of the state. Seniors over 65 make up 26.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are also well represented at 6.5%.

Most people here were born in Australia, and only 7.4% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Very few people use another language at home (3.8%), and no residents report speaking little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion (43.3%), a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.9%.

While 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state figure. Around 43.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the national average.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,347. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.7% of people. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported issues.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.7% of people providing care, a figure well above the national average. This extends to housework, with more people spending 15 or more hours a week on chores than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 18. About 14.8% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, which is far above the state average.

Families make up the majority of households, though there is a higher rate of one-parent families (17.2%) compared to most areas. About 22.5% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 96.3% of which are detached. A huge 53.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure, and renting is very rare at only 4.4%.

Every single home in Newee Creek has a motor vehicle, and 62.5% of workers drive to get to their jobs. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.2% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (55%) compared to the national average, though the unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%. Common industries include health, education, and construction.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.