Gunningbland

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. The area also has a higher share of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar places, at 3.3%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.7% born here. Only 4.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 87.8% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 72.2% of people. Only 12.2% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 40.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and 15.7% have a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household weekly incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,875. However, typical personal weekly incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $519.

The community is notably healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. Only 23.3% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 25.7% of people providing such support, far above the national figure of 11.9%. Additionally, 6.0% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 47 compared to 23. Typical personal income for this group is $500, which is a little below the state figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most households are couples with children (69.7%), and very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 85.2% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, and 40.7% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.

Car dependence is total, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Most people drive to work, while 15.8% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 12.2% of people moving into the area in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 68.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or as managers.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.