Gilgooma

Children under 15 make up 36.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to a typical age of 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national averages.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 97.7% born here and no residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 93.2% of residents, and no one speaks little or no English. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Christian, with 79.5% of residents identifying with the faith. Only 18.2% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While only 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree, 70.8% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure. Nearly half of all qualifications are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the local landscape.

Incomes are high, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,208, which is well above the national figure of $805. About 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a much higher rate than most areas.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. About 27.3% have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high at 64.0%, far above the national average of 14.1%. This community spirit extends to unpaid care, with 48.0% of people caring for children unpaid.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 13. Household incomes for First Nations people are far above the state average, reaching $3,750.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. The vast majority of families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $8,000, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, weekly rent is among the lowest in the country at $113.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles to get around.

The population is relatively stable, with 37.1% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is a little below the state average.

The workforce is very active, with 76.0% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.

Gilgooma is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.