Reserve Creek

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 6.0% of the population identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas. Children under 15 also make up a larger share of the community at 20.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia (76.6%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state and national figures. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the primary language for 85.1% of the community, which is far more than the national figure. However, 3.0% of people speak little or no English, a rate that is much higher than most similar areas.

About 43.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 32.3% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion (36.5%) and fewer people with bachelor degrees (15.6%) than the national average. There are no schools within 3 km of the community.

Typical weekly household income is $1,403, which is well below the New South Wales figure. This is reflected in the fact that only 17.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (1.5%). Only 25.4% of people have a long-term health condition.

A higher number of people provide unpaid care here (16.3%) compared to most similar areas. However, the volunteering rate of 11.9% is a little below the national figure.

There are 12 First Nations people in the community, who are noticeably younger than the national average. This group sees much higher typical incomes, with personal weekly pay of $1,124.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here (19.6%) than in most similar areas.

Every home in Reserve Creek is a separate house, and 44.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,050, slightly above the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far lower than the national figure at 43.2%. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, agriculture, and health care.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.