Mahogany Creek

The population is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 46. While 18.2% are seniors aged 65 and over, 16.4% are children under 15, which is a little below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 23.6% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of residents. Only 3.6% use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 52.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.7%.

The community is well-educated, with 58.9% completing Year 12 and 19.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This degree rate is higher than most similar areas, though well below the state average.

Household incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,602. This is a little above the state figure of $2,214 and the national figure of $2,120.

About 30.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. This is consistent with the older age of the population; arthritis and mental health are among the most common reports.

Residents are highly active, with 22.7% volunteering—a figure well above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 30.4% of people caring for children.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the state and national figures.

Families are common here, with 60.2% being couples with children. Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household and very few people living alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99.3% of all homes. Most are large, with 96.9% having three or more bedrooms, and only 3.4% of households are renting.

Most people rely on cars, with 68% driving to work and 83.6% of homes having two or more vehicles. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 2.5% of people use them to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are strong, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in construction, mining, or health care and social assistance.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes have no 15-minute walk to groceries, health services, or schools.