Mullett Creek

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 51. However, children under 15 make up 23.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German. Only 11.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the Queensland figure of 22.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 97.0% of people using it at home. Only 4.5% of residents use another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population (50.7%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (17.6%), though this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. About 43.8% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical personal income is among the lowest for its level at $469 per week. While a high 19.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, typical family incomes are well below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national figures.

A high 33.3% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, far above the national figure of 20.7%. Additionally, 6.0% served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is far older than the national figure at 58 years. Personal income for First Nations residents is also well below the national average.

Family structures are unusual here, with one-parent families making up 42.0% of households, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Home ownership is very high, with 66.7% of homes owned outright and no one renting. Every home in the area is a separate house, and typical mortgage payments are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport routes or stops available. A high 25.0% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.

About 37.1% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 45.8% of workers. Only 51.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

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