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Gunning Gap

203 km²

Almost every home in Gunning Gap is a separate house, and 59.1% are owned outright. This small community of 88 people is very family-oriented, with a far higher proportion of children under 15 than the national figure. While typical incomes are well below the state and national levels, the area is characterised by large, stable households and a workforce heavily involved in agriculture and management.

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The area has a high number of children, with 31.8% under 15, which is far above the national average. The typical resident is 42, and seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.7% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.5% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian and English.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the main religion here, with 69.3% of people identifying as such. Only 12.5% of residents have no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,312 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy very good health, as 69.3% have no long-term conditions and 0.0% need help with daily activities, both of which are well below national figures.

Unpaid care is common here, with 23.2% of people providing it, far above the national average. About 29.0% of residents also do more than 15 hours of unpaid housework a week.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0 recorded residents.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. No one in the area is renting.

The community is entirely car-reliant, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. About 27.7% of workers work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 11.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the primary industry for 38.3% of workers. The area has no unemployment, and 62.3% of adults are working or looking for work.

This is a car-dependent area with no amenities, shops, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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