Julia Creek

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than usual. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up only 3.5% of the population, a figure far below the Australian average. Most residents were born in Australia, with others tracing their ancestry back to England, Scotland, and Ireland.

English is the dominant language here, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 28.1% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Academic qualifications are lower than typical, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 35.3% of residents.

Typical personal weekly income is $963, which is a little above the national figure of $805. While the typical family earns about the same as the rest of Australia, those earning $2,000 or more per week are well below the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting only 22.8% of people, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Similarly, only 5.1% report a mental health condition.

Volunteering is a major part of local life, with 32.0% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This group is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 19, and their typical personal income of $612 is a little above the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, with 37.1% of people living alone, which is far above the national average. Conversely, 65.9% of families are couples with children.

Housing is much more affordable than in most areas, with typical weekly rents at just $129. Separate houses make up 80.1% of homes, and 38.7% of these are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent with no public transport options, though 26.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. Most residents use a car to get to work, while 18.0% walk.

About 34.0% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job security is very high here, with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, well below the national figure of 5.1%. Full-time employment is far above the national average, with many people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

While the area is mostly car-dependent, residents have surprisingly good access to health services within a 15-minute walk. There are more walkable amenities per 1,000 people here than in most other parts of the state.