Swan Creek

The community is notably older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 48 and 23.6% being seniors. This is reflected in the age structure, where older adults and seniors make up over half the population, while children under 15 are well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (90.7%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Scottish, or Irish.

English is the primary language here, with 95% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Religious affiliation is very high in Swan Creek, with 80.7% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 14.3%, which is far below the national and state averages.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, and 18% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and commerce.

Typical weekly household income is $1,638, which is about the same as the state figure. While 21.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure.

About 28.6% of people have a long-term health condition, and 6.2% need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.9% of residents, which is slightly above the national average.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 25.6% and a high proportion of people providing unpaid care. Additionally, 6.3% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, though the very few First Nations residents are far older than the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per home and very few people living alone. Many households consist of couples with children (43.9%) or couples without children (36.5%).

The area is made up entirely of separate houses, and 50.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the community is renting, and typical mortgage payments are well below the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that everyone owns a motor vehicle and 24.4% of workers operate from home.

The population is relatively stable, though 37.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national figures.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many of the local jobs are in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and construction.

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