Emu Creek

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 and a low number of children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a very low proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. English is the most common ancestry at 45.1%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Religious views are similar to the rest of the state, with 50.4% of people identifying as Christians and 40.7% reporting no religion.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 38% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is about the same as the state average, but personal income is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

About 29.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, and 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with 40.8% volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Many people also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 57 that is far older than the state average. Personal and household incomes for this group are well below the national figures.

Families are the mainstay here, as 57.3% of households are couples with children. Fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 59% owned outright—far above the national average of 31%. Renting is very rare, and mortgage payments are well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport, and 39.6% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population has seen some movement, with 40.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, with 0% unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or hold managerial roles.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of zero. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.