Pine Creek

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages of 38. While children under 15 make up 18.2% of the population, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the national figure at 12.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common heritage groups.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 46.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.1%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,449, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Those earning $3,000 or more per week make up 12.2% of households, which is well below the national average.

Health needs are high here; 9.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also more common, affecting 31.4% of residents.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 19.3% of people providing support, a figure well above the national average of 11.9%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 4.3%.

There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 68.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children, who make up 61.9% of households.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 8.9%, far below the national average of 30.6%, while 32.2% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and many have three or more.

The population is very stable, with only 25.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local job market is strong with 0.0% unemployment. Most people work in health care, social assistance, or agriculture and forestry.

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