Gin Gin

This is a young community where children under 15 make up 27% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 38, and there are far fewer seniors than in most other areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 1.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. While 5% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 49.7% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 57.7% having completed Year 12 and 21.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are strongly linked to the local economy, with 26.4% in agriculture and environment.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $1,042. Typical family incomes are also high at $2,650 per week, which is a little above the state average.

The community enjoys good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.1%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 24.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Conversely, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.9% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is notably young, with a typical age of 17.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. While 28.6% of people live alone, there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Gin Gin is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Rents are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of only $160.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport. About 27.8% of workers operate from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 16.4% of residents having moved in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture is the dominant industry, employing 62.5% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 70.8%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.