Etna Creek

The area is far younger than the Queensland and national averages, with only 3.1% of residents aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas, accounting for 16.0% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (5.4%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the dominant language, with only 0.6% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average. Almost everyone in the community speaks English well.

Religious affiliation is far lower than in the rest of the state, with only 7.6% of people reporting no religion, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 19.2% of people completing Year 12. Similarly, those with a bachelor degree or higher make up just 4.3% of the population.

Household incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas, and 26.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. However, very few people earn a high personal income of $2,000 or more weekly.

The community reports very few health issues, with only 7.1% of people having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid work is among the lowest at this level, with only 1.9% of people providing unpaid care and 4.6% volunteering.

There are 310 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 30. Educational attainment is low, with 15.0% completing Year 12.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 54.8% of families are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 46.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 8.2%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 45.5% of homes have two vehicles, and nearly a quarter have four or more.

The population is very stable, with only 6.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.0%, and there is no unemployment. Many of the residents work in manufacturing, agriculture, and retail.

Etna Creek is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.