Gumble

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 48 and 44.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 20.4%, which is a little above the state average.

This is a community of Australian birth, with no residents born overseas and a heritage primarily rooted in Australian, English, and Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken here, with no residents using another language at home and none who speak little or no English.

Faith is common in Gumble, where 85.7% of people identify as Christian and those with no religion are far below the national figure at only 6.1%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 37.2% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,187, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

About 24.5% of people live with a long-term health condition, though this is a little below the state average, and reporting of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas.

Volunteering is exceptionally high at 61%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend a lot of time on housework, with 26.8% doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Families with children make up 63.9% of households, though 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 63.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than usual at a typical $175 per week.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 17% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 65.4% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 76.9%.

Gumble is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.