Gin Gin

The community is aging quickly, with seniors making up 27.2% of the population and the typical age rising to 52. Meanwhile, children under 15 have fallen to 13.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (13.0%) compared to the Australian average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the dominant tongue, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

About 46.5% of the community identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion have risen to 38.2% since 2011, though this is still lower than the state average.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for its level, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen slightly to 32.0%, but remains far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the state and national averages. The typical household earns $954 a week, and only 7.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 39.0% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.0% needing help with daily activities.

The area has a strong history of service, with 5.3% of residents having served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care for others is also high, at 15.6%.

There are 237 First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 34, which is far older than the state average, and Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas at 28.1%.

About 27.8% of people live alone, and one-parent families are more common here (16.8%) than in most similar areas. Typical home sizes are slightly smaller than the national figure.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 95.7% of homes being separate houses. A huge 48.4% of these are owned outright, and the typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $250.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as 60.7% of workers drive to work and only 2.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area.

Residents tend to stay put, as only 32.2% have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture is a major employer, with 23.1% of the workforce in that sector. However, the unemployment rate is 9.5%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking among the lowest for overall advantage and access to resources. It has 496 businesses and a population that has grown 7.6% since 2021.

The area is much warmer than most similar spots, with an average maximum temperature of 28.3°C. It receives 842mm of rain annually, far above the Queensland average.

Gin Gin is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.