East Deep Creek

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national figure of 38. Seniors make up 18.9% of the population, a little above the state average.

Australia-born residents make up 87.5% of the community, and those born overseas are far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.3% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

Nearly half the population (49.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher far below the national figure. Only 39.9% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $617, which is well below the national figure of $805. Typical household income is $1,466, a little below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.5% needing help with daily activities.

Service to others is mixed; while 13.2% of people provide unpaid care, the number of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas. However, the share of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than typical.

First Nations residents in the area earn a typical personal income of $866, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 55.8% of families are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses (95.9%), and 43% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon here, at just 13.1%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport routes or stops available. 75.8% of workers commute by driving, and the typical drive time to the city is 103 minutes.

While 36.4% of people moved in the last five years, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is around the middle for its level at 59.5%, though the unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

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