Armstrong Creek

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages of 38. While the population is mostly older adults and married couples, about 17.7% of the community are children under 15.

Australia and England are the primary ancestries here. Only 10.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 92.1% of people using it at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the national figure of 22.3%.

About 42.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.6%.

The area has a higher proportion of people with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national average of 26.3%. Qualifications are heavily concentrated in engineering, management, and education.

This is a wealthy area where typical household weekly income is $2,166, well above the Queensland figure of $1,675. About 24.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Very few people (1.8%) need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average. However, a higher than usual 30.8% of residents report a long-term health condition.

Unpaid work is common here, with a much higher rate of people caring for children (32.7%) and doing housework (35.0%) than in most other areas. There is also a higher presence of Defence Force veterans.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,499, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families are the norm here, with 57.4% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the area has more people per home (2.7) and far fewer people living alone than most areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 81.9% have three or more bedrooms. While 38.8% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,500, which is well above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Nearly 20% of the workforce works from home.

About 36% of residents moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the Queensland average of 44.8%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 63.2% of people working full-time, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in construction, healthcare, and management.

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