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Gumbalie

3,398 km²

Very few people live in Gumbalie, making it a sparsely populated area. It is an older community where the typical resident is 64, far older than the national figure of 38. While it has a small population of just 23, the area stands out for its very high incomes compared to similar places. It is a quiet, rural setting with a population that is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking.

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The typical resident here is 64, which is far older than the same figure for New South Wales and Australia. While children under 15 make up 17.4% of the population, the proportion of seniors over 65 is 13.0%, which is well below the state and national figures.

The community is entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. This is far below the national figure, and the most common ancestries are English, Irish, and Australian.

English is the only language used at home here. This means there are no people using another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages.

Christianity is the dominant faith, accounting for 78.3% of the population. No one in the area reports having no religion, which is far below the state and national figures.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

Incomes are among the highest for similar areas. The typical weekly family income is $6,499, which is far above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.1% of people. Heart disease and arthritis are the most frequent issues, though no one reported needing help with daily activities.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The typical personal income for First Nations people is $1,374, which is much higher than the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are among the lowest for similar areas. The typical weekly rent is just $80, and typical monthly home-loan payments are $750, both of which are far below state and national figures.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, which is a common feature for these types of locations.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 89%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, or public transport.

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