McCullys Gap

The typical resident is 41, making the area a little older than the state and national averages. Around 5.3% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure, and there is a higher rate of de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.4% born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian (47.3%) or English (41.2%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 72.5%. About 22.1% of residents have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a much lower proportion of people with university degrees or Year 12 completions compared to the state and nation. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and 43% of adults finished school at Year 10.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,299, which is well above the national figure. Higher earnings are common here, with 21.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, a rate among the highest for similar areas.

About 29.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.7% of the community, which is a little above the state and national averages.

Residents are highly active in unpaid work, with 36.8% caring for children and 31.6% doing significant housework. The volunteer rate is 26.9%, which is far above the national figure.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $1,499, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 36, making them far older than First Nations people across the state.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. Most are couples with children (60.1%), and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Separate houses make up 97.8% of all homes, and 75% of these have three or more bedrooms. While 32.6% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,167, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most households have two or more cars, and only 11.9% of people work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national rates.

The workforce is very active, with 73.6% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. Mining (19.9%) and education (13.2%) are the primary industries for those employed full-time.

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