Falls Creek

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 8.1%, which is well above the state and national figures and has risen since 2011. While the typical age is far older than the national average, the proportion of seniors has actually fallen by 5 points over the last decade.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.4% born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has fallen since 2011.

English is the primary language for 95.7% of the community. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.

A large 41.5% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the state average. This has seen a significant increase of 15 points since 2011, while 51.9% of the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been a positive trend since 2011, with the proportion of people completing Year 12 rising by 14 points.

Typical household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,478 per week, though this has risen by $859 since 2011. Only 6.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.9% of residents. This is well above the national figure, and 7.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

This community is very active in providing care, with 16.5% of people providing unpaid care and 29.4% caring for children, both well above national figures. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. While couples with children make up 59.9% of families, the number of people living alone has fallen by 9.1 points since 2011.

The area consists entirely of separate detached houses, with 95.7% having three or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at this level, averaging $2,167, while renting is far less common than in the rest of the state.

Car dependence is total here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, though 14.6% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 15 points since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.

The area has a strong work rate, with 61.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is much higher than most similar areas. Unemployment is very low at 3.0%, and health care is the most common industry.

Falls Creek is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the state average. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.