Sulphur Creek

The area has a significant First Nations presence, which is well above the national figure. Residents are generally older than those in the rest of Australia, with 20.4% aged 65 and over.

Most people were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 10.2% of the population, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.2% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, at 2.8%, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents, 55.4%, report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

School completion is far below the state and national figures, with only 36.3% finishing Year 12. However, 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,789, which is well above the state figure. About 20% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 3.8% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also well below the state average at 29.6%.

Community members are very active in unpaid work, with 30.7% caring for children and 25.9% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the national average.

The First Nations community in this area is doing well economically, with a typical household income of $2,250 and a 0.0% unemployment rate, both far above the national figures.

Family life is common here, with 57.6% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas, at just 5.9%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 98.6% of homes being detached. Most homes are large, with 88.8% having three or more bedrooms, and 43.5% are owned outright.

The community is heavily car-dependent, as 78% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport for commuting. The drive time to the city is among the highest for similar areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work (63.7%) than in most similar areas. Common industries include health care, education, and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While many residents live near a park or groceries, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.