Leigh Creek

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 47. This is reflected in the age structure, where seniors make up 27.7% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 10.8%.

Born overseas, only 6.2% of residents are from another country, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home for 86.2% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 0.0%, far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

People with no religion make up 46.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.0%.

The typical level of education is lower than the national average, with 46.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state figure of 29.2%.

Earnings are much lower than in most areas, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical personal weekly income is $556, well below the national figure of $805.

While 29.2% of people have a long-term health condition, no residents reported needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid care, with 18.2% doing so, which is well above the national average. This includes 34.5% of residents who do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 39.1% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas at 15.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.7% of homes being detached. Most homes are large, as 91.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as every home has a motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. About 47.1% of workers drive to their jobs, while 17.6% work from home.

Movement is lower than in the rest of the country, with 31.3% of people moving house in the last five years, compared to the national figure of 40.7%.

While 65.5% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 50.0%. Common industries for workers include transport, warehousing, and manufacturing.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.