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Baffle Creek

47 km²

Baffle Creek is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and an older age profile than most.

It also has a low share of renters and low household incomes.

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📍 Baffle Creek, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population155—since 2011 Median age57 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.2%People aged 65 and over30.3%Children under 156.5%People in a de facto relationship12.3%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 50%, followed by Seniors (65+) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (8%).

Older adults (45–64)51.0%

Seniors (65+)30.3%

Young adults (25–44)7.7%

Children (0–14)6.5%

Youth (15–24)6.5%

Marital status

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (15%).

Married44%
Never married28%
Divorced15%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (4%).

Australia69.0%

England2.6%

Ancestry

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Australian at 46%, followed by English (29%) and Scottish (13%).

Australian40.0%

English25.2%

Scottish11.6%

Irish7.7%

German1.9%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only79.4%

Religion

People with no religion44.5%

Religious affiliation

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is No religion at 56%, followed by Christianity (44%).

No religion56%
Christianity44%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1224.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher2.9%

Highest year of school

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Year 10 at 43%, followed by Year 12 (28%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1038.0%

Year 1224.1%

Year 9 or below13.1%

Year 1112.4%

Highest qualification level

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 64%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (22%) and Bachelor degree (7%).

Certificate III / IV43.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.3%

Bachelor degree4.7%

Certificate I / II4.7%

Field of qualification

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Architecture & building (13%) and Health (13%).

Engineering & related15.3%

Architecture & building8.2%

Health8.2%

Education7.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.1%

Natural & physical sciences5.9%

Management & commerce5.9%

Society & culture4.7%

Creative arts3.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$525—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,062—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,031—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (28%).

Under $65034.4%

$650–$1,49929.5%

$1,500–$2,99924.6%

Personal income distribution

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Under $650 at 60%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65050.4%

$650–$1,49920.4%

$1,500–$2,99910.9%

$3,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.0%People with a mental health condition11.0%People needing help with daily activities10.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is None at 52%, followed by One condition (33%) and Two conditions (10%).

None38.7%

One condition24.5%

Two conditions7.1%

Three or more3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis14.2%

Mental health11.0%

Other condition9.0%

Asthma6.5%

Lung condition5.8%

Diabetes5.2%

Cancer3.9%

Heart disease3.2%

Stroke1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.5%People providing unpaid care14.6%People caring for children unpaid5.1%People who served in the Defence Force5.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework36.5%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9—since 2011 One-parent families13.9%People living alone37.7%—since 2011

Family composition

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Couples without children at 71%, followed by Couples with children (14%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples without children71%
Couples with children14%
One-parent families14%

Household size

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is 2 people at 46%, followed by 1 person (39%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people44.3%

1 person37.7%

3 people14.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$159—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,387—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011 Households renting6.6%Homes owned outright62.3%Separate (detached) houses98.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms57.4%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 60%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (6%).

Owned outright60%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented6%

Types of homes

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 35%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms32.8%

2 bedrooms21.3%

4 bedrooms16.4%

1 bedroom8.2%

5 or more8.2%

Studio / none6.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $200100.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 67%, followed by Under $1,000 (33%).

$1,000–$1,79928.6%

Under $1,00014.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (18%).

1 vehicle45.9%

2 vehicles34.4%

3 vehicles19.7%

4 or more6.6%

How people get to work

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Car (passenger) (10%).

Car (driver)50.0%

Worked at home14.3%

Car (passenger)7.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate16.0%Labour-force participation36.5%Employed full-time52.4%

Industries people work in

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Construction at 22%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (20%) and Retail trade (20%).

Construction21.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing19.0%

Retail trade19.0%

Accommodation & food16.7%

Mining14.3%

Administrative & support7.1%

Occupations people work in

In Baffle Creek, the largest group is Labourers at 30%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (22%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Labourers26.2%

Machinery operators & drivers19.0%

Technicians & trades11.9%

Managers9.5%

Professionals7.1%

Community & personal service7.1%

Sales workers7.1%

Nearby areas

Rules Beach Winfield Deepwater (Qld)Euleilah Oyster Creek Mullett Creek Watalgan Mount Maria

👥 Demographics & Identity