Calico Creek

Children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This contributes to a young feel for the area, as the typical resident is 38 and the proportion of seniors is much lower than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.3%), and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 29.7% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is much lower than in most similar areas.

Educational attainment is lower than average, with only 41.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 11% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are far below the national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,437, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than usual, with nearly half of residents earning under $650 a week.

While 24.9% of people have a long-term health condition, 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 27.4% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 9.7% of the population, well above the national figure. This group is exceptionally young, with a typical age of just 13 years.

Homes are typically large and crowded, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 60.3% of households.

Every home here is a separate house, and 98.2% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far below the national figure at $210 a week, and 46.4% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one vehicle. However, 22.2% of people work from home, which is well above the state figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.7% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure.

Construction (24.7%) and agriculture (13.6%) are the main industries. Full-time employment is lower than most areas, and the unemployment rate is 4.5%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero and no amenities or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also quite steep, with a mean slope of 15.4%.