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Christmas Creek

42 km²

Christmas Creek stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with a younger age profile than most.

It's also marked by household incomes a little below the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Christmas Creek, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population88—since 2011 Median age36 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.0%People aged 65 and over10.2%Children under 1533.0%People in a de facto relationship10.9%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Children (0–14) at 36%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (30%) and Older adults (45–64) (18%).

Children (0–14)33.0%

Young adults (25–44)27.3%

Older adults (45–64)15.9%

Seniors (65+)10.2%

Youth (15–24)4.5%

Marital status

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (32%) and Widowed (12%).

Married47%
Never married32%
Widowed12%
Divorced9%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by New Zealand (4%).

Australia79.5%

New Zealand3.4%

Ancestry

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (11%).

Australian45.5%

English40.9%

Irish13.6%

Scottish11.4%

German11.4%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only86.4%

Religion

People with no religion26.1%

Religious affiliation

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Christianity at 66%, followed by No religion (34%).

Christianity66%
No religion34%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1257.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Year 12 at 61%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1257.4%

Year 1023.0%

Year 116.6%

Year 9 or below6.6%

Highest qualification level

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 79%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV57.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.4%

Field of qualification

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 43%, followed by Engineering & related (29%) and Education (29%).

Agriculture & environment23.1%

Engineering & related15.4%

Education15.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$659—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,166—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,583—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 47%, followed by Under $650 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

$650–$1,49931.0%

Under $65024.1%

$1,500–$2,99910.3%

Personal income distribution

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Under $650 at 69%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (6%).

Under $65054.1%

$650–$1,49919.7%

$1,500–$2,9994.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.1%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities3.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (10%).

None56.8%

One condition15.9%

Two conditions9.1%

Three or more5.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Diabetes (14%).

Other condition11.4%

Mental health9.1%

Diabetes8.0%

Arthritis6.8%

Asthma5.7%

Cancer5.7%

Heart disease5.7%

Lung condition4.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.1%People providing unpaid care8.2%People caring for children unpaid26.2%People who served in the Defence Force9.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework37.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011 One-parent families13.8%People living alone17.2%—since 2011

Family composition

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families16%

Household size

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is 2 people at 47%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 5 people (24%).

2 people27.6%

1 person17.2%

5 people13.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$268—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,509—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011 Households renting24.1%Homes owned outright34.5%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms96.6%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Rented (26%) and Owned with a mortgage (22%).

Owned outright37%
Rented26%
Owned with a mortgage22%
Other tenure15%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 39%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (25%).

4 bedrooms37.9%

3 bedrooms34.5%

5 or more24.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is $200–$349 at 100%.

$200–$349100.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 100%.

$1,000–$1,79950.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 35%, followed by 4 or more (29%) and 2 vehicles (26%).

1 vehicle37.9%

4 or more31.0%

2 vehicles27.6%

3 vehicles10.3%

How people get to work

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Car (driver) at 43%, followed by Worked at home (39%) and Bus (17%).

Car (driver)31.3%

Worked at home28.1%

Bus12.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation52.5%Employed full-time46.9%

Industries people work in

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 63%, followed by Public administration & safety (21%) and Arts & recreation (16%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing37.5%

Public administration & safety12.5%

Arts & recreation9.4%

Occupations people work in

In Christmas Creek, the largest group is Managers at 30%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (30%) and Technicians & trades (18%).

Managers37.5%

Machinery operators & drivers37.5%

Technicians & trades21.9%

Labourers15.6%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Nearby areas

Hillview Tabooba Oaky Creek Kerry Darlington (Qld)Innisplain Tamrookum Lamington (Qld)

👥 Demographics & Identity