Captain Creek

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the state and national figures. While 19.2% of the population are children under 15, there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 72.3% of residents were born in Australia. Only 11.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 82.1% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

A majority of residents do not identify with a religion, at 54.0%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 32.0% of residents completing Year 12. Only 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household income of $837. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are well below the national figure at 21.5%, and mental health conditions are also much lower. However, 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.5% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher-than-usual 30.5% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 51, which is much higher than the national figure, and their typical personal income is $450, well below the national average.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 30.5% of households, which is well above the national figure. Family sizes are also slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50.6% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Very few people rent, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,229, well below the national figure.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport routes or stops. About 63.2% of people drive themselves to work, and 42.8% of homes have two vehicles.

About 34.9% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is higher than most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is well above the national figure. Only 50.3% of adults are working or looking for work, and those who are employed often work in construction or hospitality.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.