Forest Creek

The typical resident here is 49, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia. De facto relationships are much more common than in most areas, while children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population.

About 20.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, although still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 72.8% of people. Those who speak little or no English make up 2.9% of the community, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 58.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest levels for this type of area.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state and national averages, with 13.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,125 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (19.1%) or mental health conditions (2.2%) compared to the national average.

Unpaid care for children is far less common here than in most areas. However, about 13.4% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 30. Their typical personal income of $824 is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which is well above the national average at 32.1%.

Every home in Forest Creek is a separate house, and 50.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $208, far below the national average of $375.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is very high at 11.1%, which is well above the national rate of 5.1%. Many residents work in construction, accommodation and food, or health care.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.