Girral

The community is much older than the state and national average, and children under 15 make up only 5.7% of the population. While 74.4% of residents are married, the area has a very low proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are English at 34% and Australian at 30.2%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is very prominent here, accounting for 71.7% of residents. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

The area has a very low rate of higher education, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 14% completing Year 12. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, with qualifications often linked to agriculture and the environment.

Typical household income is far below the national figure at $900 a week, though typical personal income of $820 is about the same as the national figure. Around 19% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions affect 28.3% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is well above the state and national average at 18.6%. About 27.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is also slightly higher than the national figure.

There are no First Nations residents listed in the general count, but those identified in the data have a typical personal income of $850, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are generally smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling. There is a higher than average proportion of people living alone (28.6%) and one-parent families (18.8%).

Every home in Girral is a separate house, and 61.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $80.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 28.6% of homes having four or more vehicles. This is consistent with the fact that 45.2% of people work from home, one of the highest rates for similar areas.

The population is very stable, with only 14% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Employment is strong, with a 0% unemployment rate and a higher than average proportion of people working full-time (61.3%). Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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