Mole Creek

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over and far fewer children than the national figure. It also has a First Nations population of 5.5%, which is about the same as the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.7% were born overseas, which is a little below the state figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 48.9% and 44.5% respectively.

English is the primary language here, with 90.9% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents report no religion at 54.5%, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.1%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 31.4% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. A typical qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Earnings are much lower than in most other areas, with the typical household bringing in $1,066 a week. This is well below the state figure and far below the national typical income.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national figure.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 7.2%, which is well above the national figure. Volunteers make up 19.1% of the community, slightly above the state average.

There are 29 First Nations people in the area, though their typical personal income of $550 is lower than most areas. The First Nations population here is also noticeably younger than the state average.

One-parent families make up 16.0% of the community, which is a little above the national figure. People living alone also represent a higher proportion than usual at 26.4%.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, and renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 64.5% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. It is a long way from the city, with a typical drive time of 157 minutes.

About 30.0% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from essential services, with none within a 15-minute walk of health services.