Meadow Creek

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 43. However, children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.5% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home here, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 51.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications vary, and while 21.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the 26.3% national average. About 47.5% of residents finished Year 12, which is also far below the national figure.

Personal incomes are slightly above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $845. However, typical weekly household income is $1,437, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are much more common here than in other areas; 39.3% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.4% have a mental health condition, both far above the national average.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 20.2% of people providing unpaid care and 32.1% caring for children, both well above national levels.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home, but there is also a high number of people living alone at 37.1%, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, and 62.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is very rare at 8.6%, and typical weekly rent is among the lowest in the country at $40.

The area is entirely car-reliant, as 0% of people use public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is centered on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 32% of workers in these roles. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent, and no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.