Gum Flat

The community has a strong First Nations presence at 6.2%, which is well above the national figure. Residents are generally older, with a typical age of 45, and children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.4% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, and only 2.9% of residents use another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the residents identify as Christian, while 32.5% report no religion, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 37.6% of residents completing Year 12. However, those with qualifications often hold degrees in engineering or agriculture.

Typical weekly household income is $1,350, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Around 40.6% of individuals earn under $650 per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, with 23% of people affected, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 18.9%. The area also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most similar places.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. This group is younger than the general population and earns a typical personal income of $1,124, which is far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 53.7% of households. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 98.5% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far above the national average at 43.1%.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 17.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.7%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.