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Ross Creek (Vic.)

40 km²

Ross Creek (Vic.) is characterised by mostly owner-occupied homes and slightly above-average household incomes.

It also has a moderately large population and a somewhat younger age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,221▲ +27.2%since 2011Median age40 yrs▲ +5.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.8%People aged 65 and over11.9%Children under 1523.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–46666

Age structure

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)33.1%
Children (0–14)23.5%
Young adults (25–44)20.6%
Youth (15–24)12.4%
Seniors (65+)11.9%

Marital status

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (6%).

  • Married57%
  • Never married32%
  • Divorced6%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia90.1%
England1.7%
New Zealand0.8%
Italy0.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.0%

Language used at home

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (1%).

English only95.7%
Mandarin0.5%

Religion

People with no religion50.6%

Religious affiliation

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion53%
  • Christianity46%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.1%

Highest year of school

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1248.1%
Year 1020.6%
Year 1118.2%
Year 9 or below10.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$823▲ +39.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,065▲ +44.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,250▲ +50.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week9.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.4%

Household income distribution

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and Under $650 (12%).

$1,500–$2,99941.5%
$650–$1,49922.6%
Under $65011.7%
$3,000–$3,99911.4%
$4,000 or more10.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.8%People with a mental health condition7.9%People needing help with daily activities4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Arthritis (21%) and Mental health (17%).

Asthma9.8%
Arthritis9.7%
Mental health7.9%
Other condition7.1%
Diabetes4.1%
Heart disease3.2%
Cancer2.5%
Lung condition1.4%
Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.2%People providing unpaid care15.4%People caring for children unpaid33.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0▼ -6.3%since 2011One-parent families6.1%

Family composition

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Couples with children at 71%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (6%).

  • Couples with children71%
  • Couples without children22%
  • One-parent families6%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$310▲ +55.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +14.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting4.0%Homes owned outright38.8%Separate (detached) houses98.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 56%, followed by Owned outright (39%) and Rented (4%).

  • Owned with a mortgage56%
  • Owned outright39%
  • Rented4%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Car (driver) at 83%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)69.8%
Worked at home10.0%
Car (passenger)3.1%
Walked1.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation71.2%Employed full-time57.8%

Industries people work in

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Construction (14%) and Manufacturing (11%).

Health care & social assistance19.8%
Construction13.7%
Manufacturing10.9%
Retail trade8.4%
Education & training7.1%
Public administration & safety6.7%
Accommodation & food5.2%
Other services4.4%
Transport & warehousing4.3%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Ross Creek (Vic.), the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Professionals (17%) and Managers (13%).

Technicians & trades19.0%
Professionals17.0%
Managers12.7%
Community & personal service12.6%
Clerical & administrative11.2%
Sales workers10.9%
Labourers10.0%
Machinery operators & drivers7.1%

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