Baffle Creek

Baffle Creek is an older community where the typical resident is 57, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.3% of the population, which is far above the state and national averages, while children under 15 are very few at 6.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the national average, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

A large number of residents report having no religion at 44.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.8%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 2.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and only 24.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly income of $1,062, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 40.0% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, as 10.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very low, but 36.5% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure. A higher than average 5.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 5.2% of the community, which is slightly above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 46, and their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Many people live alone (37.7%), which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Because of this, the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per household.

Home ownership is very high, with 62.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost every home is a separate house, and typical weekly rents are very low at $159.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 36.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 16.0%, which is far above the national average of 5.1%.

Baffle Creek is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.