Christmas Creek

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 33% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%. People aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at only 10.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.4% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning no residents use another language, a result far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with half of the population identifying as Christian and only 26.1% reporting no religion.

While no adults hold a bachelor's degree, 57.4% have completed Year 12. Qualifications are common in agriculture and environment, reflecting the local industry.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household earning $1,166, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

People with long-term health conditions (26.1%) and those needing help with daily activities (3.4%) are slightly less common here than across Queensland.

Housework is a major part of local life, with 37.7% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid work weekly. There is also a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 9.1%.

First Nations people make up 8% of the population, which is well above the national average. Those in this group earn a typical personal income of $687, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. Nearly half of all homes are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home here is a separate house, and 96.6% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is well below the national average at $268 a week, and 34.5% of homes are owned outright.

The area is highly car-dependent, yet 28.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national rate of 21%. Interestingly, 12.5% commute by bus despite there being no public transport stops in the area.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 37.5% of workers. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, only 52.5% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.