Georges Creek

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. While 18.7% of residents are children, a much higher proportion of adults live in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia (85.3%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 96% of residents using it exclusively. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most areas, with 49.3% of people identifying as Christian and 32.0% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a high proportion of well-qualified adults, with 26.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,424, which is a little below the national figure. While personal income is about the same as the national figure, the proportion of high-earners is well below the state average.

Residents report long-term health conditions much more often than people in most other areas. This is particularly true for asthma and arthritis, though the need for help with daily activities is about the same as the state average.

Community spirit is very high, with 26.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Many residents are also heavily involved in unpaid work, including caring for children and providing other unpaid care.

The First Nations population is very small, though those few residents have a typical personal income that is far above the state and national figures.

Families with children make up 48.4% of households, and one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and no one is renting. Most are large homes with three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 39.0% of people work from home—far above the national figure.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.0% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.