Sandy Creek

About 20% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. Half of the residents have never been married, and 15% are in de facto relationships, a rate well above most similar areas.

The community is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those who identified an ancestry listed English at 56% and Australian at 44%.

English is the only language spoken here, with no one using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure, where 26.6% of people speak a language other than English.

Most residents identify as Christians, with 76% attributing to that faith. Those with no religion make up 28% of the population, which is well below the state average of 33.2%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 29.2% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,249, which is far below the national figure. However, typical household income is $2,250, and 13.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here, as 68% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Additionally, 12% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is a significant part of life, with 36.4% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 22.7% providing unpaid care. No one in the community reported volunteering.

The First Nations population is young, with a typical age of 20. While typical household income for First Nations people is $2,250, the typical personal income is far below the national figure at $250.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home. One-parent families make up 22.7% of households, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

Renting is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $160, far below the national figure of $375. This is consistent with the area's lower overall family incomes.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 24% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 63.6%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.