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Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW)

32 km²

Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) is characterised by an ageing population and fewer residents than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population20—since 2011Median age62 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over15.0%Children under 1515.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–444

Age structure

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Youth (15–24) at 45%, followed by Children (0–14) (27%) and Seniors (65+) (27%).

Youth (15–24)25.0%
Children (0–14)15.0%
Seniors (65+)15.0%

Marital status

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (43%).

  • Married57%
  • Never married43%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia95.0%

Ancestry

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is English at 68%, followed by Australian (32%).

English75.0%
Australian35.0%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only95.0%

Religion

People with no religion0.0%

Religious affiliation

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 100%.

  • Christianity100%

Education & Qualifications

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.2%

Highest year of school

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 40%, followed by Year 9 or below (40%) and Year 10 (20%).

Year 1240.0%
Year 9 or below40.0%
Year 1020.0%

Highest qualification level

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 100%.

Bachelor degree36.4%

Field of qualification

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Engineering & related at 100%.

Engineering & related27.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$941—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,375—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,125—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (50%).

Under $65027.3%
$1,500–$2,99927.3%

Personal income distribution

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 63%, followed by Under $650 (38%).

$650–$1,49922.7%
Under $65013.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.0%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities20.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (28%).

None65.0%
One condition25.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Asthma at 100%.

Asthma30.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.7%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid0.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework0.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011

Family composition

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Couples without children at 35%, followed by One-parent families (35%) and Couples with children (29%).

  • Couples without children35%
  • One-parent families35%
  • Couples with children29%

Household size

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is 1 person at 50%, followed by 2 people (50%).

1 person27.3%
2 people27.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,700—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Owned outright at 100%.

  • Owned outright100%

Types of homes

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 100%.

3 bedrooms27.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is 3 vehicles at 57%, followed by 2 vehicles (43%).

3 vehicles36.4%
2 vehicles27.3%

How people get to work

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 56%, followed by Worked at home (44%).

Car (driver)71.4%
Worked at home57.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation31.8%

Industries people work in

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing57.1%

Occupations people work in

In Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), the largest group is Managers at 100%.

Managers71.4%

Nearby areas

TugrabakhBakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW)GangatBulliacMograniKia Ora (NSW)BundookTitaatee Creek