Cedar Creek

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, the area has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar places.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the dominant language here, with 90% of people using it only. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity, and almost no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 46%.

While 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. About half of residents have completed Year 12, which is also lower than the state and national figures.

This is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,294 a week is well above the national figure. Nearly 28% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

About 28.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis is the most frequently reported condition at 9.2%.

Residents here provide more unpaid care than most other areas, with 15.8% helping others. This is also reflected in higher rates of unpaid housework and childcare compared to the state and national averages.

First Nations residents in Cedar Creek are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of 19. They also earn much more than the national figure, with a typical personal income of $1,083.

Families tend to be large here, with 3.2 people per home, which is well above the national average. Very few people live alone, and 63.4% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 88.9% have three or more bedrooms. While 33.2% of homes are owned outright, typical mortgage payments of $2,000 a month are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home owns at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Only 0.7% of people use public transport to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very low at 3%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 60.3%. The most common industries for workers are construction, health care, and manufacturing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.