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Oaky Creek

53 km²

Oaky Creek is characterised by far more renters than most areas, an ageing population and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Oaky Creek, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population96—since 2011 Median age53 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.3%People aged 65 and over17.7%Children under 158.3%People in a de facto relationship15.8%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 47%, followed by Seniors (65+) (20%) and Youth (15–24) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)42.7%

Seniors (65+)17.7%

Youth (15–24)14.6%

Children (0–14)8.3%

Young adults (25–44)7.3%

Marital status

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (16%).

Married46%
Never married29%
Divorced16%
Separated5%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (11%) and New Zealand (6%).

Australia69.8%

England9.4%

New Zealand5.2%

Ancestry

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (14%).

English49.0%

Australian40.6%

Irish17.7%

Scottish8.3%

German6.3%

Greek4.2%

Language

People using another language at home4.2%

Language used at home

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

English only82.3%

Religion

People with no religion33.3%

Religious affiliation

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (43%).

Christianity57%
No religion43%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.1%

Highest year of school

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (31%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1234.9%

Year 1026.5%

Year 1114.5%

Year 9 or below8.4%

Highest qualification level

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Bachelor degree (15%) and Certificate I / II (12%).

Certificate III / IV43.2%

Bachelor degree11.4%

Certificate I / II9.1%

Postgraduate degree6.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma6.8%

Field of qualification

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Engineering & related (20%) and Architecture & building (17%).

Management & commerce18.2%

Engineering & related13.6%

Architecture & building11.4%

Health9.1%

Society & culture9.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$695—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,416—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,625—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.9%

Household income distribution

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (39%) and Under $650 (12%).

$650–$1,49934.2%

$1,500–$2,99934.2%

Under $65010.5%

$3,000–$3,9997.9%

Personal income distribution

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (48%) and $1,500–$2,999 (4%).

Under $65037.5%

$650–$1,49937.5%

$1,500–$2,9993.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.0%People with a mental health condition3.1%People needing help with daily activities5.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (23%) and Three or more (4%).

None61.5%

One condition19.8%

Three or more3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Cancer (17%).

Arthritis8.3%

Other condition7.3%

Cancer6.3%

Diabetes5.2%

Lung condition4.2%

Asthma3.1%

Mental health3.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.3%People providing unpaid care14.8%People caring for children unpaid10.2%People who served in the Defence Force4.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011 One-parent families10.7%People living alone15.8%—since 2011

Family composition

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Couples without children at 49%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples without children49%
Couples with children40%
One-parent families12%

Household size

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is 2 people at 57%, followed by 1 person (17%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people52.6%

1 person15.8%

3 people13.2%

4 people10.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,029—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011 Households renting34.2%Homes owned outright47.4%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.8%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Rented (36%) and Owned with a mortgage (14%).

Owned outright50%
Rented36%
Owned with a mortgage14%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 57%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

3 bedrooms55.3%

4 bedrooms31.6%

2 bedrooms10.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is $350–$549 at 100%.

$350–$54923.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 100%.

$3,000 or more60.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 3 vehicles (24%) and 4 or more (24%).

2 vehicles44.1%

3 vehicles23.5%

4 or more23.5%

1 vehicle8.8%

How people get to work

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (21%).

Car (driver)51.9%

Worked at home13.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years14.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate9.4%Labour-force participation60.2%Employed full-time44.2%

Industries people work in

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 39%, followed by Health care & social assistance (18%) and Construction (16%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing28.8%

Health care & social assistance13.5%

Construction11.5%

Manufacturing9.6%

Education & training9.6%

Occupations people work in

In Oaky Creek, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Labourers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Managers21.2%

Labourers21.2%

Clerical & administrative15.4%

Professionals9.6%

Technicians & trades9.6%

Community & personal service9.6%

Machinery operators & drivers9.6%

Sales workers7.7%

Nearby areas

Innisplain Christmas Creek Tabooba Hillview Running Creek (Qld)Chinghee Creek Tamrookum Tamrookum Creek

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