Punchs Creek

The community is significantly older than the state average, with a typical age of 52 and no children under 15. Around 17.1% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is about the same as the national figure.

Residents are almost exclusively born in Australia, with 0.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Christianity is common here, with 71.4% of residents identifying with the faith. Only 14.3% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,562, which is a little below the national figure. However, typical family incomes are $2,125, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.6% of people, which is about the same as the national average. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, with 30.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Caring for children unpaid is also far above the state average at 36.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

One-parent families make up 33.3% of households, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Typical homes house 2.5 people.

Rent and mortgage costs are very low. Typical weekly rent is $230, which is far below the national figure, and typical monthly home-loan payments are just $13.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport. Over half of the workforce (52.2%) works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing (43.5%), while others are managers or professionals. Only 56.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk of any home.