Dalrymple Creek

The community is notably older than most, with seniors making up 37.3% of the population. There are no children under 15, which is far below both the Queensland and national figures.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.4% born here. Very few people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 84.3% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the main faith for 68.6% of residents. Only 15.7% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Year 12 completion is a little above the national figure at 59.2%. Many residents hold qualifications in engineering and related fields, which make up 37.9% of degrees.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, far below the national trend.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 37.3% of people. Arthritis is the most common condition, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 23.4% of people providing care, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of seniors living in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Family life is dominated by couples, with 58.3% having children and 47.2% without. There are no one-parent families, far below the national average.

Typical weekly rent is just $50, which is far below the national figure of $375. Meanwhile, typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,863, about the same as the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 93.3% of workers driving themselves to work. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 11.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 63.3%, and there is no unemployment. Many residents work in manufacturing, which accounts for 33.3% of jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.