Rocky Creek

The community is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 49, yet it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 (22.9%) than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (88.6%), and the population is far below the state and national figures for those born overseas.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The area is overwhelmingly Christian (97.1%), and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national averages.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, but no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, and 10% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents report very good health, with no one needing help with daily activities or living with a long-term health or mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are among the highest at this level (36.7%), and far more people do unpaid housework and providing care than in the rest of the state.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (63.6%), and there are no one-parent families, which is far below the national figure.

The typical weekly rent is $108, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops; consequently, a high 33.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 15.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national trend.

The local economy is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing (51.9%), and the area has a 0.0% unemployment rate.

With no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, the area is completely car-dependent.