Edith Creek

Children under 15 make up 28.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This youthfulness is reflected in the typical age of 33 and the fact that only 6.9% of residents are seniors, well below the state average.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with 82.8% of people born in Australia. This results in a very low overseas-born population of 6%, far below the national average.

English is the sole language used at home for 87.1% of the population. There are no residents who use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national levels.

About 44.8% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. This is the most common affiliation, followed by Christianity at 32.8%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 31% of residents completing Year 12 and just 3.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is well above the state figure. However, there are no households earning $3,000 or more a week, far below the national average.

Residents report fewer health struggles than most areas, with 0% needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the state and national figures.

Caring for children is common here, with 28.4% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure slightly above the national average. Around 18.2% of the community are volunteers.

First Nations people are a significant part of the community, with a typical personal income of $1,024 and a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, making up 16.7% of households.

Every home is a separate house, and 100% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state average, though only 17.9% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Nearly 20% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state figure.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 41.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the state average.

A large portion of the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While unemployment is at 0.0%, the rate of adults working or looking for work is far above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot reach groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.