Laceys Creek

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. While the population is generally older, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is actually well below the state and national figures.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 15% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 95.7% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.

More than half of residents—52.9%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Queensland average. This is reflected in the high number of professionals and managers in the local workforce.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $2,523 a week, well above the national figure. About 34.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

About 32.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid work is common in Laceys Creek, with 30.3% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly—well above the national figure. Volunteering is also high, at 19.0%.

First Nations people make up 5% of the population. This group is typically younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 22, and they earn a typical personal income that is far above the national average.

Homes here tend to be larger, with an average of 2.8 people per household. The area is dominated by couples with children, while one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. While 31.3% are owned outright, over half of households have a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,145, which is higher than most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. This is consistent with the fact that every single household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. About 24% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

Laceys Creek is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.