Oaky Creek

This is an older community with very few children, who make up only 8.3% of the population. About 6.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 18.8% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language, with only 4.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 44.8% of people identifying as Christian and 33.3% reporting no religion.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low; the typical household earns $1,416 a week, which is a little below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are healthier than most in similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.0%) and a very low rate of mental health conditions at 3.1%.

Volunteering is common, with 19.3% of people helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-average number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 31, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples, though 15.8% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 47.4% are owned outright, far above the national figure. However, typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $3,029.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is very settled, with only 14.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is high at 9.4%, well above the national figure. Many of the local workforce are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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.