Rush Creek

The community is notably older, with 24.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 15.1% of the population, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

While 83.6% of residents were born in Australia, 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 94.7% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 56.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

This is a wealthy area where 28.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the national figure. The typical household income of $2,083 is also a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.2% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 30.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. The area also has a high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 7.8%, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents are among the highest earners at this level, with a typical household income of $3,249, far above the national figure of $1,507.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, while people living alone are very rare at just 6.7%.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and no one is renting. Home ownership is strong, with 40% of houses owned outright, well above the national average.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 100% of workers either drive or work from home. There are no public transport stops in the area.

Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in similar areas, with 19% arriving recently. This is well above the national figure of 14.5%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61.3%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in healthcare, construction, or retail.

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