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Creswick

50 km²

Creswick has a larger-than-average population, household incomes a little below the norm and a somewhat older age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population3,279▲ +11.5%since 2011Median age50 yrs▲ +16.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over29.2%Children under 1515.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4148148

Age structure

In Creswick, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)29.2%
Older adults (45–64)28.5%
Young adults (25–44)18.8%
Children (0–14)15.5%
Youth (15–24)8.2%

Marital status

In Creswick, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married46%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed8%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Creswick, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia80.9%
England3.2%
New Zealand0.9%
Philippines0.4%
India0.3%
Italy0.3%
South Africa0.2%
Nepal0.1%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In Creswick, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only87.3%
Italian0.2%
Tagalog0.2%
Greek0.2%
Cantonese0.1%
Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion48.1%

Religious affiliation

In Creswick, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Other religions (1%).

  • No religion54%
  • Christianity44%
  • Other religions1%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Islam0%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.7%

Highest year of school

In Creswick, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1240.7%
Year 1019.4%
Year 1115.3%
Year 9 or below14.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$607▲ +37.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,144▲ +33.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,556▲ +35.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.4%

Household income distribution

In Creswick, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (27%).

$650–$1,49933.6%
$1,500–$2,99926.7%
Under $65025.8%
$3,000–$3,9994.5%
$4,000 or more3.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.4%People with a mental health condition12.9%People needing help with daily activities8.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Creswick, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis13.9%
Mental health12.9%
Asthma11.7%
Other condition11.1%
Heart disease6.5%
Diabetes6.0%
Cancer4.5%
Lung condition3.7%
Stroke2.0%
Dementia1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.7%People providing unpaid care14.3%People caring for children unpaid22.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011One-parent families14.9%

Family composition

In Creswick, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (15%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children36%
  • One-parent families15%
  • Other families0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$275▲ +57.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▲ +8.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting18.2%Homes owned outright43.0%Separate (detached) houses90.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Creswick, the largest group is Owned outright at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (19%).

  • Owned outright44%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented19%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Creswick, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Flat or apartment (7%) and Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house90%
  • Flat or apartment7%
  • Other dwelling2%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Creswick, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)63.2%
Worked at home13.6%
Car (passenger)3.7%
Walked3.0%
Bus0.7%
Train0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation48.3%Employed full-time51.4%

Industries people work in

In Creswick, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Construction (12%).

Health care & social assistance16.6%
Retail trade11.1%
Construction11.0%
Manufacturing7.9%
Education & training7.1%
Accommodation & food6.2%
Other services5.7%
Public administration & safety5.5%
Transport & warehousing4.6%
Professional & technical4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Creswick, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Labourers (14%).

Technicians & trades19.6%
Professionals16.3%
Labourers13.7%
Managers11.6%
Community & personal service11.5%
Clerical & administrative11.4%
Sales workers8.6%
Machinery operators & drivers6.7%

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