Doctor Creek

The community is notably older than the state and national figures, though the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is actually well below the Queensland average. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, German, and English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

More than half the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national and state averages.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and far fewer people completing Year 12 compared to the state average.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,281 and no residents earning $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; the number of people needing help with daily activities and those with long-term health conditions are both far above the national average.

Community participation is very low, with no residents volunteering and far fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework compared to most other areas.

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

About 41.7% of families are couples with children, and the number of people per home is about the same as the national figure.

Homes in Doctor Creek are slightly more crowded than usual, with the number of people per bedroom being a little above the national average.

The area is extremely isolated, with no public transport routes or stops and a very long drive time to the city.

The population is very stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most other areas and the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within walking distance and a walkability score far below the state average.