Spicers Creek

Residents here are far older than those in the rest of Australia, with 27.3% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 5.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 85.5% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the main affiliation for 74.5% of residents, while those with no religion make up 20.0%, which is far below the national average.

A high number of residents, 63.6%, have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 20.0% of degrees in agriculture and environment.

While typical weekly household income is much lower than most areas at $1,125, typical personal weekly income is $916, which is a little above the national figure.

Health needs are more common here than elsewhere, as 34.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.1% need help with daily activities.

Local participation is notable, with 18.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few people with a typical age of 65 years.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and over half of all households are couples with children.

Rental costs are very low at $150 a week, though typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,167, which is a little above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. However, 28.1% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 7.3% of residents moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 53.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 71.9%, and there is no unemployment.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.