Twelve Mile Creek

First Nations people make up 14.5% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. The community is older than most areas, with 22% of residents aged 65 and over and few children under 15.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 4.4% born overseas—far below the national figure. Those with ancestral roots in England and Australia make up the vast majority of the community.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting that they speak little or no English. This is far below the levels seen across New South Wales.

Religious affiliation is higher than the national average, with 45.9% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 32.7%, which is about the same as the state figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas; only 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 9 or below, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $933. Only 9.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, with 37.7% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national figure. Mental health conditions and arthritis are among the most reported issues.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than most areas, though 12.8% of people provide some form of unpaid care. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.

First Nations people are a key part of the community, though their typical personal income of $458 is well below the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 30, which is noticeably older than the state average.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 45.5% of people living alone—far above the national figure. One-parent families are also very common, representing 25.3% of households.

Renters make up 43.9% of the community, far above the state average. Homes are typically small, with only 24.2% having three or more bedrooms, and many are non-separate dwellings.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a drive time to the city of 125 minutes. While public transport stops are available, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

About 35.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is a higher proportion than seen in most similar areas.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than in the state, and the unemployment rate of 17.6% is among the highest at this level. Many of those employed work in construction or education.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.