Ivory Creek

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 54 and no children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Irish ancestries are the most common besides Australian.

English is the only language used at home for 98% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 77.6% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 18.4%, which is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 22.5% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical personal weekly income of $485. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 40.8% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.2% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above national figures.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 24.4% providing unpaid care and 39% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. Additionally, 7.5% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, consisting of only a few people with a typical age of 52, far older than the national average of 24.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. About 42.1% of households are couples with children.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $241 and a typical monthly home loan payment of $1,192.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home owns at least one motor vehicle, and the drive to the city takes 94 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 20.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

Only 51.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national figure, although there is currently no unemployment.

The landscape is steep and lacks any shops, schools, or parks within walking distance, resulting in a walkability score of zero.