Tabbil Creek

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a huge proportion of children. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 22.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.7% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home in Tabbil Creek. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the primary faith for 79.2% of the population. About 34% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Education levels are lower than typical, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 47.5% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

The typical personal weekly income is $974, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical family income is well below the national average at $1,687 per week.

Residents are in very good health; only 13.2% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. No one requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 20% of people volunteering, well above the state figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 47.5% of people caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The very small number of First Nations people recorded have a typical income far above the national figure.

Homes here are large, with 3.6 people per household, well above the national average. Most families consist of couples with children, making up 72.7% of households.

Housing is crowded, with an average of one person per bedroom, which is well above the national figure. The typical weekly rent is $405, while typical home-loan payments are $1,867.

Tabbil Creek is entirely car-dependent, with 66.7% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport. It is a long way from the city, with a drive time of 146 minutes.

The area has seen some movement, with 35.2% of residents moving house in the last five years, though this is well below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 70% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.