Split Yard Creek

The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 59 and 35.5% of people aged 65 or over, which is far above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.7%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

A higher proportion of residents were born overseas compared to most areas, at 29.0%. English is the most common ancestry at 51.6%, followed by Irish and German heritage.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use another language at home.

A high number of residents identify as having no religion, at 64.5%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 46.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical family income is $1,687, which is well below the Australian average of $2,120.

While no one here needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common than usual, affecting 32.3% of residents. This includes a mental health rate of 12.9%, which is well above the national average.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 28.6% of people volunteering, far above the state and national figures of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most households consist of couples, and the average of 2.5 people per home is about the same as the national figure. One-parent families are not present here.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,905, which is a little above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $365, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is around 55 minutes.

Movement into the area is lower than in the rest of the state, with 29.6% of people having moved house in the last five years, compared to 44.8% in Queensland.

Only 53.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

This is a car-dependent area with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 14.4%.