Ross Creek

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51, yet 30.2% of residents are children under 15. About 7.9% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the Queensland figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 9.5%, which is far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 66.7% of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 41.3%, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

The area has a high proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 22.7%. However, only 40.4% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 31.8% volunteering and 40.9% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both of which are far above the national average.

There are five First Nations people living here. Their typical age is 15, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

People living alone make up 36% of households, far above the national figure. This is balanced by a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 60.7% of families.

Every home in Ross Creek is a separate house, and 64% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area rents their home.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Residents face a long drive time of 117 minutes to reach the city.

About 35% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 59.1% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.