Gollan

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is older than most, with 22.9% aged 65 and over, and people in de facto relationships are much more common than in other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with a different birthplace are far fewer than in the state or nation. English and Irish ancestries are the most common besides Australian.

English is the main language for 90.8% of the community, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is very common here, with 84.4% of people identifying as such. Consequently, the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

About 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is higher than in similar areas. Many of these qualifications are in management, commerce, and agriculture.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also slightly lower than the national average, and very few people earn $2,000 or more per week.

While fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions than in the state or nation.

Volunteerism is very high, with 37.3% of residents volunteering. This is far above the national figure of 14.1%. There are also high rates of people providing unpaid care and housework.

The First Nations community in Gollan is older than the national average, with a typical age of 41. Median personal incomes for this group are far below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other Australian areas.

Every home in Gollan is a separate house, and half are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Most houses are large, with 86.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 41.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national rate.

The community is very stable, with only 12.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with a rate far above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Gollan is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.