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Running Creek
112 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Running Creek, where the typical resident is 56. This small community in the Scenic Rim is largely made up of older adults and seniors, with over a quarter of people aged 65 and over. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and live in detached houses, reflecting a settled, mature character. With very few children and a high proportion of retirees, the area feels distinct from the busier parts of Queensland.
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The community is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 56 and only 13% of residents under 15. This is far older than the Queensland and Australian typical age of 38.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.6% were born overseas, which is around the middle for similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language, with 91.8% using it at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language.
Nearly half of residents (47.3%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 27.9% completing Year 12.
Typical incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. Only 2.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, as 8.9% of people need help with daily activities and 30.8% have a long-term health condition.
Unpaid housework is much more common than in most areas, while volunteering is a little below the state and national figures. About 7.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Half of the households are couples without children, though there is a higher rate of one-parent families (18.5%) compared to most areas.
Home ownership is very high, with 50% of homes owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and typical rents are far below the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. A higher than average 23.4% of the workforce works from home.
About 34.5% of people moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, though the overall rate of people working or looking for work is lower than most areas.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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