Barkers Creek

The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the state and national averages. This is reflected in the population, where 22.2% are seniors, though 19.1% are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.3%), and those born overseas make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the main language for 88.5% of the community. Only 5.7% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (55.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.4%.

The community is highly educated, with 33.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is consistent with a workforce where 32.9% of people work as professionals.

Typical family income is $2,103 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. A higher than usual 22.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.1% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. Other long-term health conditions, such as arthritis and asthma, are also present.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with 32.8% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,699 and typical age of 58 are both far above the state and national figures.

Most households consist of couples with children (57.8%) or couples without children (34.9%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 48.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. About a quarter of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 43.7%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the state average. Most homes are far from public transport, health services, and schools.