Welcome Creek

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, about 16.2% are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.3%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 43% and 42% respectively.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community, and the 3.8% who use another language at home is well below the Queensland figure of 13.2%.

Over half the community identifies as Christian (50.8%), while 37.5% report no religion, a figure slightly below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 40.4% completing Year 12 compared to 58.8% across Australia. Only 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household weekly income is $1,781, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, with 31.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Providing unpaid care is much more common here than in most areas, with 18% of people doing so. Conversely, the volunteering rate of 12% is a little below the national figure.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 43. Their household income of $2,750 is far above the national figure for First Nations families.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Families with children are common, while only 15.9% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Every single home is a separate house, and 91% have three or more bedrooms. A high 46.9% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 32% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.8%. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 20.3% of jobs.

With a walkability score of 0, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.