Clarke Creek

The community is far older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 46. However, children under 15 make up 21.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.3%), though 12.5% were born in New Zealand. This is far below the national figure for overseas births.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian (59.4%), and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

While 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, only 39.3% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly personal incomes are far above the national figure at $1,343, and typical family incomes are well above the state average at $2,874.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most, and no residents require help with daily activities.

Care for children is common here, with 35.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure.

About 9.4% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is far younger than those in the rest of the state.

Half of the households are couples with children, though homes are slightly smaller than usual with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Rental costs are exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of $75, which is far below the national figure.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

About 35.5% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (64.3%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.