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Apple Tree Creek
6 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Apple Tree Creek, where the typical resident is 51. This small community has seen its total population shrink by 35% since 2011, falling to 574 people. It is a place of detached houses and retirees, with a high proportion of seniors and very few children. This demographic shift is reflected in the area's higher need for daily health support and a low number of people caring for young children.
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The typical resident is 51, making the area far older than the Queensland and Australian average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27% of the population, while children under 15 have fallen to 14.5% since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion born overseas has risen to 12.5% since 2011. The strongest ancestry groups are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. Around 1% of residents speak little or no English.
People with no religion now make up 42.5% of the community, a significant rise of 33 points since 2011. Christianity follows closely at 40.4%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 rose to 35.6% since 2011.
Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $963. Only 4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high here, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the older population, with 8.9% requiring help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for others is common, with 15.6% of people providing such support. Conversely, fewer people care for children unpaid compared to most areas, at 17%.
The area consists mostly of couples, with 48.3% having children and 39% without. About 27.7% of people live alone.
Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, and 45.1% are owned outright. Renting is much less common here than across the state, at only 15.6%.
Cars are essential, as 99.1% of homes have a vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. Very few people work from home, at just 2.9%.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.9% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas reported.
While 60.5% are employed full-time, only 44.6% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is higher than the national figure.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.