Bella Creek

The community is far older than most, with a typical age of 55 and a high proportion of seniors. It also has a much higher share of First Nations people than the state or national average, at 8.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the national figure. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state averages for linguistic diversity.

Over half of the population report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 50.0% of adults completing Year 12 and 18.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country, with no households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $433 is among the lowest for its level.

Health challenges are common here, as 52.0% of people have a long-term health condition and 20.0% live with a mental health condition, both far above state figures.

Volunteering is very high at 43.2%, far above the national average, and 45.5% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area, who are typically younger than the state average with a typical age of 21.

Homes usually house two people, and nearly half are couples without children. This is consistent with the area's older population.

Housing is almost entirely detached houses, with 59.1% owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 95.5% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops and a long drive to the city. However, 37.5% of people work from home, far above the state average.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 46.0% of people moving house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 29.2%, and the unemployment rate is among the highest at 11.5%.

The area is not walkable due to its steep terrain and lack of nearby services, with a walkability score of 0.0.