Scrubby Creek

The area is far older than the national figure, with 25.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 4.8% of the population, which is far below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

About 19.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 11.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (48.4%), a figure well above both the Queensland and Australian averages.

Most residents have a Year 12 qualification (58.5%), which is a little above the state average. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher (17.0%) are well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Notably, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 41.9% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 14.5%.

Many residents provide unpaid care (17.0%) or do substantial housework (32.1%), both of which are far above state figures. There is also a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 10.2%.

First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, which is a little above the Queensland average. Typical personal income for this group is $350, well below the national figure.

The community has a high number of people living alone (30.8%) and couples without children (54.2%). Typical homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Every home is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the area is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning a vehicle. A higher than average 25% of the workforce works from home.

About 35.5% of residents moved in the last five years, which is a higher rate than in similar areas but well below the national average.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.7%, although the unemployment rate is far above the state average at 19.4%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. Most residents live far from shops, schools and health services.