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Slacks Creek
8 km²
A significant number of people have moved into Slacks Creek over the last five years, contributing to a population of 10,408. It is a noticeably young community where the typical resident is just 35. This area is distinguished by a high proportion of children and a diverse population, with many residents born overseas. These factors combine to create a bustling residential hub in the Logan region that feels more youthful and culturally varied than the state average.
Slacks Creek has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 35 schools serve Slacks Creek.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with 21.5% of people under 15 and a typical age of 35. There is also a strong First Nations presence, as 6.5% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.
Many residents were born overseas, accounting for 30.6% of the population, a figure well above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, while New Zealand is the most frequent overseas birth country.
Cultural diversity is reflected in the home, with 21.0% of people using a language other than English, which is well above the state average. This diversity is paired with a higher rate of people who speak little or no English compared to most similar areas.
About 40.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.6% report having no religion. This is roughly in line with the national figure for those without a religious affiliation.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While about 49.3% of residents finished Year 12, this is well below the state and national figures.
Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,301. High earners are rare here; only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the Queensland average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 12.0%, which is well above the national average.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.0%. Similarly, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is well below the national figure.
The First Nations community is relatively large and young, with a typical age of 20. However, they face significant challenges, including an unemployment rate of 21.5%, which is well above the national average.
Families here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are particularly common, making up 27.2% of households, a figure far above the state and national averages.
Renting is very common, with 43.0% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and 82.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport infrastructure is excellent, with 58 stops and 11 routes making it much more accessible than most areas. Despite this, only 9.0% of people work from home, far below the national average.
The area is dynamic, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years. This includes recent overseas arrivals, who make up 9.2% of the population.
Unemployment is a significant issue, at 10.1%, which is well above the national rate. Many residents work as labourers, technicians, or in community and personal service roles.
Slacks Creek is very walkable, with 87.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport, far exceeding the state average.