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Delaneys Creek
4 km²
Daily life in Delaneys Creek revolves around large family homes and a heavy reliance on cars. The community has grown by 22% since 2011 and is notably younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 36. It is a place where children are common and family life is central, which is reflected in the high number of large households. Most residents live in detached houses and enjoy a lifestyle that is far more secular than the national average.
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Children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical resident is just 36, making the area much younger than most. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.4% of the community, though this is down significantly from 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion born overseas has risen to 12.7% since 2011. While this is higher than many similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.
Over half the population (50.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant shift since 2011, when only 19.2% identified this way.
About 48.7% of residents have completed Year 12, a figure that has risen 19 points since 2011. However, only 10.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.
Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,016 per week. There has been a sharp increase in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising from 3.5% to 22.9%.
About 29% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.1% of residents.
Unpaid care for children is common here, with 31.9% of people providing this support, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas, falling to 10.5% since 2011.
Families tend to be larger here, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children (65.7%) and a very low number of people living alone.
Almost every home is a separate house (98.8%), and 96.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 7%, and most residents pay a typical monthly mortgage of $2,011.
Car use is essential, as 98.8% of homes own a vehicle and 68.5% of workers drive to work. Only 2.1% of the population uses public transport for commuting.
The area has seen significant movement, with 45.3% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2016.
Employment is strong, with 63.4% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 3.2%. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.