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Oyster Creek
41 km²
A small, stable population of just 39 people defines Oyster Creek. It is a far older community than most, with a typical resident aged 54. While the area is sparsely populated, it has a notable overseas influence and a strong presence of older adults. This rural setting is primarily car-dependent and quiet, with very few people moving in or out over recent years.
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The typical resident is 54, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 15.4% of the population, a figure well below the Queensland average.
People born overseas make up 20.5% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
About 10.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a rate much higher than most similar areas, although this remains far below the national figure.
Religious views are split, with 46.2% identifying as Christian and 41.0% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the state average.
Educational levels are lower than typical, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.7% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical personal weekly income is $449, far below the national figure of $805, though 13.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 38.5% of people, though no residents report needing help with daily activities.
Participation in volunteering is low at 8.3%, well below the national figure, and no residents reported providing unpaid care.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Families are typically small with 2.2 people per home, and there are no one-parent families in the community.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,700, which is about the same as the state average. Households are crowded, with 1.00 person per bedroom, which is well above the national figure.
The area is entirely car-reliant, as there are no public transport stops or routes, and no one works from home.
The community is very stable, with only 15.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
About 52.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, forestry and fishing, and construction.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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