Greens Creek

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18% of the population, there are fewer people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 11.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

Religious views are split, with 43.9% of people identifying as Christian and 40.1% reporting no religion. This level of non-religious affiliation is about the same as the Queensland average.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 42.9% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are most common in engineering, health, and education.

Incomes are generally a little below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,410. Only 13.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.1% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 18.4% providing unpaid care and 34.8% doing significant housework. There is also a strong history of service, as the proportion of Defence Force veterans is well above the national figure.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 34 is far older than the national figure. Their typical personal income is $450 per week, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up over half of all households, while one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 95.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 8.2%, as 48.4% of residents own their homes outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and nearly half have two or more.

While there has been a fair amount of movement into the area recently, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas. The proportion of people moving in the last five years is well below the national average.

The local workforce is smaller than in most areas, with 54.6% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 1.9%, well below the state and national figures.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.