Scrub Creek

Children under 15 make up 33.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97.0% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 97.0% of residents. Consequently, the share of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 81.8%. The 33.3% of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

While typical family income is a little below the state figure, typical personal income is well above the national average at $1,083 per week. A high 18.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than nationally, affecting only 12.1% of people. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well above the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high, with 37.0% of residents volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. This active community also has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 22.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families make up 27.6% of households, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

Typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the national figure. The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,560.

The area is very remote, with a 92-minute drive to the city. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community has seen significant movement, with 60.6% of people moving here in the last five years, which is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 48.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.