Delaneys Creek

The area has a strong First Nations presence at 7.0%, which is well above the national figure. It is a family-oriented community where 20.4% of people are children, and the typical resident is 39 years old.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots mostly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 12.2% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with 92.8% of people using it exclusively at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the Queensland or national averages.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.0%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state and national figures.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,970 a week. Around 20.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.

About 28.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Around 5.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common here, with much higher rates of people caring for children or doing extensive housework than in most areas. Additionally, 5.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 18. This group sees strong outcomes, including a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates well above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Most are couples with children (62.4%), and very few people live alone compared to other areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, 91.8% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 8.6%, while 57.6% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

Car dependence is very high, with 66.1% of people driving to work and very few homes without a vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The community has seen significant churn, with 42.2% of people moving in within the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than the national figure at 60.2%. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail, with a strong presence of technicians and tradespeople.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. Almost no residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.