Jupiter Creek

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 48. While children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, there are few people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.4%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language here, with 89.6% of people using it exclusively at home. This is far below the national average for people using another language, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Roughly half of the population (49.4%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.4%.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Those who finished Year 12 are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Incomes are very high, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,305, which is well above the state average. About 20.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest rates for this level.

Residents generally report good health, as 0% of people need help with daily activities. This is well below the state and national figures, and fewer people have long-term health conditions than usual.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. More people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than average, with 2.8 people per home. Most households are couples with children (61.3%), and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and nearly half (49.3%) are owned outright. Because of this high home ownership and wealth, monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by transit. Many residents work from home (27%), which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 18.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here (67.5%) than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.3%. Many residents work as managers or professionals.

The area has a very low crime rate, with far fewer recorded offences per 100,000 people than most areas. Theft accounts for half of all recorded offences.

Walking is not an option for basic needs, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is very low, making the area strictly car-dependent.