Smiths Creek

The population is much older than most areas, with 60% of residents aged between 45 and 64. Children under 15 make up only 7.3% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 9.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the state average of 29.3%.

English is the sole language used at home, with 90.9% of people speaking only English. No one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents report having no religion at 58.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 39.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household income is $1,333 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 16.3% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.4% of people. Despite this, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 39.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also frequent, as 25.6% of residents provide unpaid care.

First Nations people are not represented in the general population counts, though the typical age for this group is among the highest at this level at 63 years.

Many people live alone, representing 45.5% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, homes are small, with a typical 1.9 people per home.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 54.5% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is non-existent here, and monthly loan payments are far below the state average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle, and 43.5% have two.

About 32.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 60.5% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry, employing 40.7% of the workforce.

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