Gungal

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 21.5% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of children under 15 and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.1%, which is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 95.7% of the community. Only 4.3% use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the main religion for 72.0% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 26.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 3.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical incomes are well below state and national levels, with a typical weekly personal income of $491. Over half of all individuals earn under $650 per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 38.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care or do significant housework than people in most other areas. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

First Nations people in Gungal are older than those in the rest of the state. While their household income is well above the national figure, their typical personal income is much lower.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

Homes are overwhelmingly separate houses, with 94.2% having three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rent is far below the national figure, mortgage payments are slightly lower than the Australian average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes via public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 29.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Mining and agriculture are the main industries, though the unemployment rate of 7.3% is a little above the national average. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most other areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.