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Brandy Creek
6 km²
Tucked away in the Whitsunday region of Queensland, Brandy Creek is a small, rural community of 114 people. It is a place of contrast, where a typical resident is far older than the national figure, yet there are many more children under 15 than in most similar areas. This blend of ages, alongside a high proportion of university-qualified adults and high typical incomes, suggests a professional population living in a remote setting. The community is almost entirely made up of detached houses and is heavily dependent on cars.
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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the state and national figures. However, children under 15 make up 24.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
About 14.9% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.
English is the main language for 86% of the community. While 7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national average.
A majority of the community—55.3%—report having no religion, which is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia.
The area is well-qualified, with 26.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these qualifications are in engineering, agriculture, and health.
Typical weekly household income is $2,125, which is well above the Queensland figure. Despite this, very few households—only 7.3%—earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents enjoy very good health, with only 17.5% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.
Volunteers make up 18.6% of the community, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is well below the state and national figures.
Families are common here, with couples with children making up 54% of households. This helps explain why there are more people per home than usual.
Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Renting is very rare at 9.8%, and typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $190.
Cars are essential, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area. This is consistent with the 63.8% of people who drive to work.
The population is relatively stable, with 28.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is common for 72.1% of adults, far above the national average. However, the unemployment rate is also well above the national figure at 9.7%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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