Amamoor Creek

This is an older community where the typical resident is 54, and children under 15 make up only 5.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure. First Nations people make up 12.5% of the population, a proportion well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 33.9%. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language, which is far below the national figure.

The community is more religious than most, with 48.2% identifying as Christian and a far lower proportion of people reporting no religion compared to the state and nation.

While 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 is far below the national average at 41.9%. Qualifications are often in health and agriculture.

Incomes are very low here, with typical personal weekly earnings of $458, which is far below the national figure of $805.

Mental health conditions are very common, affecting 17.9% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, a higher than usual 8.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 23.3% of people helping out, well above the national figure. A much higher than average 32.6% of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $350, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Households are small, with only 1.9 people per home, well below the national average. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are much lower than most areas, sitting at $953, which is far below the national figure.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 164 minutes and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 16.1% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 39.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0 and no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.