Garden Island Creek

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with 23% of people being children under 15. It also has a strong First Nations presence at 12.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.1%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is used by the vast majority of the community, and only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A very high proportion of the population reports having no religion, at 65.2%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

The area has a strong record of school completion, with 56.4% of adults finishing Year 12. This is well above the state average, though the proportion of people with a bachelor degree is well below the national figure.

Incomes in Garden Island Creek are much lower than most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,036, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.8% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 23.3% volunteering, a figure well above the national average. About 27.9% of people provide unpaid childcare.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the state average. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is $524 per week.

Living arrangements vary widely, with a high number of people living alone (36.9%) and a large proportion of one-parent families (22.2%), both of which are well above state averages.

Almost all homes are separate houses, but they tend to be smaller, with 53.2% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, though 22.4% of people work from home, a figure far above the state average. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.7% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Job opportunities are limited, with an unemployment rate of 10.7%, which is well above the national figure. Only 52.1% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.