Theresa Creek

The community is older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 41. Children under 15 make up just 7.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 9.5% were born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3% for people using another language.

Half of the residents identify as Christian, while 19% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 31.3% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $3,249, which is far above the Queensland figure. This prosperity is reflected in the 34.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a rate far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 21.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 48.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure of 20.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area for the latest census.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5. Most families are couples with children.

The area is crowded, with 1.1 people per bedroom, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the national average of $375.

The area is highly dependent on cars, though 46.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 80% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

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