Chinghee Creek

The community is far younger than most areas, with children making up 37.1% of the population, though the typical resident is 49. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

The area is entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 51.4%.

English is the only language spoken here, with 0.0% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents have no religion (51.4%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.3%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 32.0% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more a week.

Health needs are high, with 17.1% of people needing help with daily activities, which is far above the national figure of 5.8%. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.

Unpaid child care is common here, with 28.0% of people caring for children, but no one in the community is recorded as volunteering.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 13, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household, and 62.5% of families consist of couples with children.

Mortgage stress is lower here than in other areas, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,300, well below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is completely isolated from public transport, with no stops or routes available and a drive time to the city of 81 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 52.0%, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk and the terrain is quite steep.