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Running Creek (Qld)

112 km²

Running Creek (Qld) has a notably older population, household incomes a little below the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Running Creek (Qld), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population146—since 2011Median age56 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over25.3%Children under 1513.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41111

Age structure

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)34.9%
Seniors (65+)25.3%
Young adults (25–44)18.5%
Children (0–14)13.0%
Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (20%) and Divorced (14%).

  • Married54%
  • Never married20%
  • Divorced14%
  • Separated7%
  • Widowed5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (7%).

Australia82.2%
England6.2%

Language

People using another language at home2.7%

Language used at home

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only91.8%

Religion

People with no religion47.3%

Religious affiliation

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (47%).

  • No religion53%
  • Christianity47%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1227.9%

Highest year of school

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Year 10 at 46%, followed by Year 12 (30%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1042.6%
Year 1227.9%
Year 9 or below15.6%
Year 117.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$470—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,125—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,274—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.3%

Household income distribution

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49935.7%
$1,500–$2,99930.4%
Under $65026.8%
$3,000–$3,9997.1%
$4,000 or more7.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.8%People with a mental health condition11.6%People needing help with daily activities8.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis13.7%
Mental health11.6%
Other condition9.6%
Asthma7.5%
Diabetes4.8%
Lung condition2.7%
Stroke2.7%
Cancer2.1%
Heart disease2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.3%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid22.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011One-parent families18.5%

Family composition

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Couples without children at 51%, followed by Couples with children (25%) and One-parent families (19%).

  • Couples without children51%
  • Couples with children25%
  • One-parent families19%
  • Other families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$228—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,040—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting23.2%Homes owned outright50.0%Separate (detached) houses83.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Owned outright at 53%, followed by Rented (25%) and Owned with a mortgage (23%).

  • Owned outright53%
  • Rented25%
  • Owned with a mortgage23%

Types of homes

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Other dwelling (8%).

  • Separate house92%
  • Other dwelling8%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (27%).

Car (driver)64.1%
Worked at home23.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation56.9%Employed full-time60.9%

Industries people work in

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 26%, followed by Transport & warehousing (19%) and Manufacturing (15%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing25.0%
Transport & warehousing18.8%
Manufacturing14.1%
Accommodation & food14.1%
Health care & social assistance6.3%
Construction4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Public administration & safety4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Running Creek (Qld), the largest group is Managers at 26%, followed by Labourers (21%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Managers28.1%
Labourers23.4%
Technicians & trades17.2%
Machinery operators & drivers14.1%
Community & personal service10.9%
Clerical & administrative10.9%
Professionals4.7%

Nearby areas

Findon CreekOaky CreekChinghee CreekInnisplainCougalMount GippsPalen CreekTamrookum Creek