Elaman Creek

The area is significantly older than the national figure, with 20.7% of people aged 65 and over and only 8.7% of the population being children under 15. De facto relationships are far more common here than across Queensland.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.0% were born overseas. Those with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry make up the majority of the community.

English is the only language used at home in this area, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

About 41.3% of residents report no religion, a figure that is roughly the same as the Queensland average. Christianity is the most common faith at 30.4%.

While 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure. Most qualifications are at the Certificate III or IV level.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, although 12.5% of individuals earn $2,000 or more.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 37.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 10.9% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 20.0% of people provide unpaid care and 28.7% do 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families with children and couples without children make up the vast majority of households. Very few people live alone, and there are no one-parent families.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of homes owned outright. Separate houses make up 90.9% of dwellings, and typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 19.6% of the workforce works from home.

About 34.5% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many of those employed work in professional, technical, or health roles.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.