Swan Creek

The community is notably younger than most, with a typical age of 37. About 12.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 2.8% of people born overseas—far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.6% report no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in other areas; no residents hold a bachelor degree, and only 30% finished Year 12, compared to 58.8% across Australia.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical personal weekly income of $533. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state figure of 25.2%.

Health stats are generally positive, as 67.9% of people have no long-term health conditions. The rate of mental health conditions is also well below the national figure.

Residents are very active in their local area, with 24.7% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 27. Their typical household income of $824 is far below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. While 29.4% of people live alone, 58.1% of households are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is also more common here than in most areas, and typical monthly loan payments are very low.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. While there are two bus routes, the nearest stop is a 32-minute walk away.

The population is relatively stable, with 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 6.4%, a little above the national average. Many locals work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or public administration and safety.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.