Barker Creek Flat

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 48 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up only 6.6% of the people here, which is far below the national figure.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, a figure far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the levels of linguistic diversity seen across Queensland and Australia.

Christianity is the main religion here, and the proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with far fewer people having a bachelor degree or finishing Year 12 compared to the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas; the typical weekly personal income is just $416, which is far below the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 32.8% of residents affected, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate well above the national average and a high number of people doing unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household and no one living alone.

Every home here is a separate house, and over half are owned outright, which is far above the state average. However, those with mortgages pay much higher typical monthly payments than the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available and a very long drive time to the city.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state average.

Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%, though far fewer adults are working or looking for work overall.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.