Smythes Creek

The community is younger than most areas, with 20% of people being children under 15 and only 14.6% aged 65 and over. About 1.8% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.6% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the population (51.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43%.

Around 18.7% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. About 50.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the usual weekly income reaching $2,132. Nearly a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.9% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also reported more frequently than the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 31.9% of people providing this support, which is well above the state average. About 14.1% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small, with 32 people. Those identifying as First Nations have a typical personal income of $866, which is far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 3.1 people per home, which is among the highest for this level. Couples with children make up 65.5% of households.

Almost every home (99.1%) is a separate house, and 94.8% have three or more bedrooms. Only 9.3% of households are renting, a figure far below the national average.

Car use is essential, as 64.1% of workers drive and only 0.3% use public transport. Very few homes (1.1%) have no motor vehicle.

The area has seen steady movement, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.6% of the population.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 68.3%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, construction, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.2, far below the state average. Fewer than half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store.