Sandy Creek

The community is notably older than most areas, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 90.1% of people using it only. Just 1.0% of residents use another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 45.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.5%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical family income is $1,662 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Personal incomes follow a similar trend, with the typical person earning $721 weekly.

While only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities, 31.9% live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

A high number of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, at 28.1%. Additionally, 6.0% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is 38, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Their typical personal income of $833 is also well above the national average.

The area has a low number of people living alone at 16.1%, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%. Most homes contain couples, either with or without children.

Every home in Sandy Creek is a separate house, and 43.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 7.1% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 59.5% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents work in health care, construction, or manufacturing, with 14.7% of the workforce working from home.

With a walkability score of 0.0, this area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.