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Creswell

28,238 km²

Creswell stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with very few university graduates.

Beyond that, it has remarkably few over-65s and rents well below most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population54—since 2011Median age25 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population11.1%People aged 65 and over0.0%Children under 150.0%

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 Creswell, Youth (15–24) is the majority at 52%; Young adults (25–44) is next at 26%.

Youth (15–24)44.4%
Young adults (25–44)22.2%
Older adults (45–64)18.5%

Marital status

In Creswell, Never married is the majority at 83%; Divorced is next at 12%.

  • Never married83%
  • Divorced12%
  • Married6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Creswell, Australia is the majority at 100%.

Australia90.7%

Ancestry

Creswell splits fairly evenly between Australian (39%) and English (37%), with Irish at 10%.

Australian44.4%
English42.6%
Irish11.1%
German9.3%
Scottish7.4%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Creswell, English only is the majority at 100%.

English only85.2%

Religion

People with no religion50.0%

Religious affiliation

In Creswell, Christianity is the majority at 51%; No religion is next at 49%.

  • Christianity51%
  • No religion49%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1258.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Creswell, Year 12 is the majority at 72%; Year 11 is next at 19%.

Year 1258.5%
Year 1115.1%
Year 107.5%

Highest qualification level

In Creswell, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 67%; Certificate I / II is next at 19%.

Certificate III / IV45.2%
Certificate I / II12.9%
Advanced diploma / diploma9.7%

Field of qualification

In Creswell, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 46%, followed by Engineering & related (25%) and Society & culture (17%).

Agriculture & environment35.5%
Engineering & related19.4%
Society & culture12.9%
Management & commerce9.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,098—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,375—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,750—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Creswell, $650–$1,499 is the majority at 100%.

$650–$1,49937.5%

Personal income distribution

In Creswell, $650–$1,499 is the majority at 72%; $1,500–$2,999 is next at 28%.

$650–$1,49975.0%
$1,500–$2,99928.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition11.1%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Creswell, None is the majority at 87%; One condition is next at 13%.

None75.9%
One condition11.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Creswell, Heart disease is the majority at 60%; Asthma is next at 40%.

Heart disease11.1%
Asthma7.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.3%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid7.7%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework7.7%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8—since 2011

Family composition

In Creswell, Couples with children is the majority at 100%.

  • Couples with children100%

Household size

In Creswell, 1 person is the majority at 100%.

1 person25.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$114—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Creswell, Owned outright is the majority at 57%; Rented is next at 21%.

  • Owned outright57%
  • Rented21%
  • Other tenure21%

Types of homes

In Creswell, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Creswell, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 1 bedroom (33%) and 3 bedrooms (25%).

4 bedrooms31.3%
1 bedroom25.0%
3 bedrooms18.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Creswell, the largest group is 4 or more at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 2 vehicles (30%).

4 or more25.0%
1 vehicle18.8%
2 vehicles18.8%

How people get to work

In Creswell, the largest group is Walked at 43%, followed by Worked at home (36%) and Car (passenger) (12%).

Walked36.7%
Worked at home30.6%
Car (passenger)10.2%
Car (driver)8.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years55.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation94.2%Employed full-time95.9%

Industries people work in

In Creswell, Agriculture, forestry & fishing is the majority at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing91.8%

Occupations people work in

In Creswell, the largest group is Labourers at 48%, followed by Technicians & trades (21%) and Clerical & administrative (10%).

Labourers51.0%
Technicians & trades22.4%
Clerical & administrative10.2%
Professionals8.2%
Machinery operators & drivers8.2%
Managers6.1%

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