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Stony Creek
45 km²
Seniors make up a significant part of the community in Stony Creek, where the typical resident is 46, far older than the national figure of 38. This rural area is home to 245 people, with over a quarter being aged 65 or older. The community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, with very few residents born overseas. It is a place of detached houses and larger families, where many people own their homes outright.
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The area is far older than the Queensland and national average, with 27.3% of people aged 65 and over. About 16.3% of the population are children under 15, which is a little below the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the primary language, with 88.6% of people using it only. Only 1.2% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national levels.
About 47.3% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.7%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical personal weekly income of $575. Weekly household income is also lower than most areas at $1,375.
A slightly higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to other areas. However, those with long-term health conditions are fewer than the state and national averages.
Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 17.4%. Around 23.9% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is also well above the national average.
There are 10 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income of $999 is far above the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is partly because one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.
Almost all homes are separate houses, and 46.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are a little above the national average at $450.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and no transit stops available. Most homes have two or more vehicles.
The population is very stable, as only 27.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Those who are employed often work in agriculture, transport, or construction.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.
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