Rushes Creek

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up 17.3% of the population, the largest group is older adults aged 45 to 64 at 38.8%.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 92.9% born here and no residents born overseas. Most people claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 95.9% of residents. There are no people in the area who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 63.3% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.6%, which is a little below the New South Wales figure.

The area has very few higher qualifications; no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and only 32.9% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Many residents finished school at Year 10.

Household incomes vary widely, with 26.8% earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. However, the typical weekly household income of $1,281 is well below the state average.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 33.7% having a long-term health condition and 7.1% needing help with daily activities, both of which are above national levels.

This is a community with high levels of service, as 23% of people volunteer and 21.8% provide unpaid care, a figure far above the state average. Additionally, 4.8% of residents served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with 0.0% of the total community identifying as such. Among the few First Nations residents, the typical personal income of $1,749 is among the highest for similar areas.

A high number of people live alone (34.1%), though 62% of households consist of couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 90.2% of which are detached. More than half of all homes (51.2%) are owned outright, far above the national figure, and no one in the area rents.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 32.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. Public transport use is very low at 5.1%.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area has a very strong connection to the land, with 37.3% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 67.8% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk of any home.