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Gurnang
58 km²
Daily life in Gurnang is largely defined by a car-dependent landscape with very few local amenities. Gurnang is a sparsely populated area with only 94 residents and no schools or shops within walking distance. It is a remarkably young community where the typical resident is 32 and there are no children or seniors living here. This unique age profile is paired with a strong First Nations presence, which is far above the national figure.
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The typical resident is 32, making the area noticeably younger than both the state and national figures. There are no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over living here, and most residents have never married.
About 26.6% of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the state and national figures. New Zealand is the most common overseas birthplace.
No one in the area uses a language other than English at home, a figure that is far below the national average. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.
No residents reported having a religious affiliation, which is far below the national and state figures.
Education levels are very low compared to the rest of the country, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree or having completed Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Incomes are much lower than most similar areas, with no one earning $2,000 or more per week, far below the national figure.
The community reports very good health, with no one needing help with daily activities or living with a long-term health or mental health condition.
Participation in community activities is very low; no residents reported volunteering or providing unpaid care for children or other people.
First Nations people make up 14.9% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures. There are 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area with a typical age of 24.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it far below the state average for accessibility.
The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years and no recent arrivals from overseas.
No adults in the area are currently working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average.
Gurnang is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, health service, or grocery store.
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