Cedar Creek

Children under 15 make up 24.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 43—noticeably older than the average Australian—the area has a smaller proportion of seniors and fewer de facto relationships than most similar places.

About 19.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, although this is well below the Queensland and Australian averages. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. While 4.9% of people use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

People with no religion make up 46.2% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 48.3%.

Education levels are among the highest for this level, with 40.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 73.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $3,250, far above the national figure of $1,746. Half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the highest standing for areas of this type.

Residents generally report better health than most similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities than the state average.

Community participation is high, with 23.2% of people volunteering. This is well above the national figure, alongside a much higher rate of people providing unpaid childcare and housework.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations residents here have a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national figure.

Homes in Cedar Creek are large, with 3.3 people per household, well above the national average. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children and very few people living alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 91.8% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 6.6%, while typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,600 are among the highest at this level.

The area is highly car-dependent, yet 30.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national average. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

About 28.9% of residents moved in the last five years. This is around the middle for similar areas, but far below the Queensland figure of 44.8%.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, with 65.9% employed full-time. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

Cedar Creek is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.