Gingkin

Gingkin is far older than the national figure, with 33.9% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 6.5% of the population, which is far below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.9% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian (30.6%), Irish (29.0%), and English (27.4%).

English is the only language used at home for 80.6% of the community. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 46.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.7%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 34.0% of residents completing Year 12. About 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical personal weekly income of $474. However, a higher than usual share of the community, 12.3%, earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.0% of people, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions, and no one reported needing help with daily activities.

A high number of residents, 36.8%, spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, far above the national figure of 20.7%. Conversely, no one in the area provides unpaid care.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the national average at 66 years old and earns a typical personal income of $349, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical of 1.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (32.1%) and the fact that 52.9% of families are couples without children.

Every home in Gingkin is a separate house, and 46.4% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available, and 25.8% of workers operate from home.

The community is very stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Nearly a third of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the state average at 41.9%.

Gingkin is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.