Tamrookum Creek

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 49. Seniors make up 34.3% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures, while children under 15 are much less common at 11.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.6%, which is far below the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, leaving the area far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the most common religion at 45.7%. The proportion of people with no religion is 34.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas; no residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, and only 23.3% finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are $1,375, which is well below the state and national figures. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

People needing help with daily activities are among the highest at this level, at 20%, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of seniors in the community.

Community participation is low across the board, with 0.0% of people providing unpaid care and only 13.3% volunteering, which is about the same as the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Couples without children make up the largest group of families at 44%. There are no one-parent families here, which is far below the national average.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are among the highest at this level, reaching $3,614, though typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $231.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. It takes about 75 minutes to drive to the city.

The community is very stable, with only 8.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

About 53.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national and state figures.

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