Theresa Creek

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 51 and 33.3% of people aged 65 or over. At the same time, children under 15 make up 25% of the population, which is well above the state average.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up only 6.9% of the population, far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language used at home, with no one reporting the use of another language, a figure far below that of New South Wales.

Christianity is the most common faith, while 25% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The area has very low formal qualification levels, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 28.6% completing Year 12, which is far below the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with the usual weekly household income at $833, far below the national figure of $1,746.

About 29.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. However, reports of mental health conditions are well below the Australian average.

Local participation is marked by a high number of Defence Force veterans (6.3%) and volunteers (16.9%), though far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up 8.3% of the population, well above the national average. While typical personal income for this group is well above the national figure, household income remains well below.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 46.4% of people living alone—far above the national figure—while one-parent families are much more common than in most similar areas.

Every home here is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 17.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 48.6% of people working in these fields. Full-time employment is far above the national average, and there is no unemployment.

With no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, the area is completely car-dependent and has a walkability score of zero.