Gowrie

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 41. It is very family-heavy, as children under 15 are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a very low proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state levels of linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 77.1% of people identifying as such. This is reflected in the number of people with no religion, which is far below the national figure.

While nearly half of residents have completed Year 12, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national averages.

Gowrie is a relatively affluent area, with 37.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with long-term health and mental health conditions appearing far below the national figures.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 34.2% of people volunteering, a figure far above the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68% of families.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 87.5% of these have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning a motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 16.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment rates are very high, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.