Pheasant Creek

The community is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 40 and a higher proportion of children under 15. Notably, de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. Those with overseas heritage are primarily of English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, though a small number of people speak Punjabi at home. The proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the state and national figures.

More than half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 26.7%.

A higher number of residents hold certificates than degrees, and the proportion of adults with a bachelor's degree is far below the state average. Local schooling is entirely provided by government primary schools.

Weekly incomes are strong, with the typical household earning $2,136, which is higher than most similar areas. About 26% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the state average.

Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions than the state average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with more people caring for children and providing general unpaid care than in most other areas. About 17.6% of residents are volunteers.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical age for this group is very young at 13 years.

Families with children make up 71.8% of the community, leading to larger homes with an average of 2.9 people per household. Far fewer people live alone here compared to the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house, and 86.5% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 3.8% of households paying rent.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is lower than most other areas. Many residents work in construction, retail, or public administration, and nearly a quarter work from home.

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