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Gunderbooka
2,801 km²
Sparse population defines Gunderbooka, which is smaller than about 82% of similar areas. The community is almost entirely made up of adults, with no children or seniors recorded. This creates a distinctive age profile where young adults aged 25 to 44 make up over 40% of the 27 residents. It is a quiet, residential area in the Bourke region where the typical resident is 39 years old.
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The area has no children under 15 or people aged 65 and over, figures that are far below both the state and national averages. There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.
All residents were born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no people using another language. This is far below the state average of 26.6%.
Only 18.5% of people report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 22.2%.
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,025, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, the typical household income is $1,062, which is far below the state figure of $1,829.
Health levels are high, with only 11.1% of people having a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
There are no First Nations residents in the main population count. For those recorded, the typical age is 60, which is far older than the national typical age of 24.
Homes are small, with only 1.6 people per home. This is well below the Australian figure of 2.5.
The area is sparsely populated, with only 0.50 people per bedroom, far below the New South Wales figure of 0.90.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, meaning it is entirely reliant on private vehicles.
About 33.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 78%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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