Marys Creek

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia. While there are few children and seniors compared to most areas, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

A large majority of residents—60.5%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national and state averages.

Qualification levels are mixed, with 17.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average. Year 12 completion is also far below the state figure.

Income levels vary widely; while 29% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, typical household and personal incomes are much lower than the national figures.

Residents are in good health, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas.

Community spirit is high, with 21.7% of people volunteering and a very high proportion of residents doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework each week.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 15, which is far younger than the state and national figures. Personal and household incomes for this group are among the lowest at this level.

Family life is central here, as 66.7% of homes are couples with children and there are far fewer people living alone than in the rest of the state.

Every single home is a separate house, and 58.1% are owned outright—far above the national average. There are no rental properties in the area.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the long 126-minute drive time to the city.

About 34.9% of the population has moved into the area in the last five years, though this is well below the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is far below the national average, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many of the professionals here work in education or management.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.