Gurrundah

The area is noticeably older than the Australian average, though it has among the lowest proportion of seniors (3.8%) for its level. Most residents are older adults between 45 and 64, and the population is well below the state and national figures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Australia is the birthplace for 86.3% of residents, and those born overseas make up only 6.3%, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home for 87.5% of the population. No one in the community uses another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 68.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 22.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national figures.

Gurrundah is a high-earning community where 48.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. Typical personal weekly income is $1,017, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are in very good health; only 16.3% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the state average. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common here, with 33.3% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, as 6.3% of residents served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small. For those present, the typical age (42) and personal income ($3,250) are far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Families with children make up 58.7% of households, and there are no one-parent families.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms. While typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for this level at $3,250, typical weekly rent is well below the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 34.6% owning three.

The population is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 69.7% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in management roles.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.