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Jacks Creek

269 km²

Jacks Creek is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders, a low share of renters and household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 Jacks Creek, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population180▲ +23.3%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▼ -6.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population17.8%People aged 65 and over21.7%Children under 1519.4%People in a de facto relationship15.5%▲ +56.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)29.4%

Seniors (65+)21.7%

Children (0–14)19.4%

Young adults (25–44)15.0%

Youth (15–24)10.0%

Marital status

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (11%).

Married47%
Never married29%
Divorced11%
Separated10%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and Philippines (2%).

Australia87.8%

England3.9%

Philippines1.7%

Ancestry

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (39%) and Irish (7%).

Australian45.0%

English42.8%

Irish7.8%

Scottish6.7%

German5.0%

Filipino2.8%

Language

People using another language at home1.7%

Language used at home

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only96.7%

Religion

People with no religion44.4%

Religious affiliation

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (47%).

Christianity53%
No religion47%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher3.4%

Highest year of school

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1234.0%

Year 1027.1%

Year 9 or below18.1%

Year 117.6%

Highest qualification level

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 61%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (30%) and Bachelor degree (9%).

Certificate III / IV44.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma21.6%

Bachelor degree6.8%

Field of qualification

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (22%) and Agriculture & environment (12%).

Engineering & related18.9%

Management & commerce17.6%

Agriculture & environment9.5%

Health9.5%

Education8.1%

Society & culture8.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services8.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$519▲ +41.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,224▲ +63.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,468▲ +55.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.3%

Household income distribution

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (18%).

$650–$1,49941.9%

$1,500–$2,99929.0%

Under $65017.7%

$3,000–$3,99911.3%

Personal income distribution

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Under $650 at 57%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65056.6%

$650–$1,49927.6%

$1,500–$2,99915.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.0%People with a mental health condition8.9%People needing help with daily activities7.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is None at 56%, followed by One condition (28%) and Two conditions (9%).

None53.9%

One condition27.2%

Two conditions8.9%

Three or more6.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Asthma (13%) and Mental health (13%).

Arthritis12.2%

Asthma8.9%

Mental health8.9%

Cancer8.3%

Diabetes7.2%

Other condition7.2%

Heart disease6.1%

Lung condition6.1%

Stroke2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.2%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid30.3%People who served in the Defence Force5.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▲ +13.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.5%People living alone14.5%▼ -49.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (37%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children49%
Couples without children37%
One-parent families13%

Household size

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (15%) and 4 people (15%).

2 people38.7%

1 person14.5%

4 people14.5%

3 people12.9%

5 people9.7%

6 or more4.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150▲ +7.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,413▲ +8.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -16.7%since 2011 Households renting8.1%Homes owned outright53.2%Separate (detached) houses93.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms59.7%▲ +9.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 56%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (8%).

Owned outright56%
Owned with a mortgage36%
Rented8%

Types of homes

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Other dwelling (9%).

Separate house91%
Other dwelling9%

Bedrooms per home

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

4 bedrooms33.9%

3 bedrooms25.8%

2 bedrooms21.0%

1 bedroom14.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 76%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%).

$1,000–$1,79976.2%

$1,800–$2,99923.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%→ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 33%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (20%).

2 vehicles33.3%

1 vehicle28.3%

3 vehicles20.0%

4 or more20.0%

How people get to work

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)64.6%

Worked at home8.5%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation55.9%Employed full-time57.3%

Industries people work in

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 13%, followed by Other services (13%) and Education & training (11%).

Accommodation & food12.2%

Other services12.2%

Education & training11.0%

Retail trade9.8%

Public administration & safety9.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.5%

Construction7.3%

Mining6.1%

Health care & social assistance6.1%

Transport & warehousing4.9%

Occupations people work in

In Jacks Creek, the largest group is Labourers at 26%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Labourers23.2%

Managers17.1%

Clerical & administrative11.0%

Machinery operators & drivers9.8%

Community & personal service8.5%

Technicians & trades7.3%

Sales workers7.3%

Professionals3.7%

Nearby areas

Turrawan Bohena Creek Narrabri Baan Baa Tarriaro Yarrie Lake Eulah Creek Harparary

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