Merritts Creek

Children under 15 account for 29.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical age is 43, the area has much fewer seniors than most, with only 10.8% aged 65 and over.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born at 88.2%, with only 6.9% of people born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 67.6% identifying as Christian. Only 17.6% of residents report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community, where 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland figure of 21.9%, and many qualifications are in engineering and education.

Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,250. About 25.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are in very good health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities. Those with long-term health conditions make up only 17.6%, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Civic participation is very high, with 30.3% of people volunteering and 23.7% providing unpaid care. This is far above national levels, as is the 39.5% of people caring for children unpaid.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. This small group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 56, and they earn far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 60.2% of families.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. While 31.4% are owned outright, those who rent pay a typical weekly rent of $485, which is well above the national figure.

The area is car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. However, 27.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

About 34.0% of the population has moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is common here, with 77.6% of adults active in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, with many residents working in manufacturing, education, and health.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.