Riggs Creek

The community is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, though the proportion of seniors over 65 is actually well below the national figure. There are no children under 15 living here.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas births. About 48% of residents identify as Australian by ancestry and 29% as English.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no people who speak another language or who speak little to no English, far below state and national levels.

Christianity is the most common religion at 38.7%, while 35.5% of residents have no religion, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 30.3% having completed Year 12. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,042, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical household incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

Residents are in good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues than is typical across Australia. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Community participation is much lower than most areas, with very few people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework. Only 12.9% of residents volunteer.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is a little below the state average.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 54.5% having no children and 40.9% having children. There are no one-parent families here.

Homes typically house 2.6 people, which is about the same as the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,300, well below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and a drive time to the city of 118 minutes. Only 13.6% of people work from home.

The population is very settled, as only 22.6% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 71% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work as managers or technicians in agriculture, education, and professional services.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.