Spring Creek

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 55% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15, and no one in a de facto relationship.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian at 60%, followed by Irish at 30%.

Everyone in the community speaks only English at home. This is far below the national figure, where about 22% of people use another language.

Half of the residents identify as Christian, while 25% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is much lower than in most other areas.

About 45% of people finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. Roughly 15% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are among the lowest for this level at $725 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 35% of people. Asthma, diabetes and arthritis are the most reported conditions, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 20% of people pitching in, which is well above the national average. However, there are no people providing unpaid care or caring for children.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 87 years, which is far older than the national figure of 24 years.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home, well below the national average of 2.5.

There is a high density of people per bedroom at 1.0, which is well above the state and national figures of 0.8.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.

About 55% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

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