Mp Creek

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 47. However, children under 15 make up 27.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Residents are overwhelmingly Australian-born, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or national averages. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are far fewer people using another language here than in the rest of Queensland or Australia.

Christianity is the main religion here. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 13.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 34.6% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,687, which is a little below the Queensland figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 44.8% of residents. Despite this, no one reports needing help with daily activities.

Community involvement is very high, with 26.9% of people volunteering and 23.1% providing unpaid care. Notably, 20% of residents have served in the Defence Force, far above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the national and state figures.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Typical weekly rent is $330, while the typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,684, which is about the same as the state average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 31% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 69.2%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

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