Gainsborough

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, slightly below the Australian average.

People born overseas make up 9.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents have Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 93.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the state and national figures.

About 31.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 44.3%.

Only 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Around 46.5% of residents completed Year 12, also far below the national average.

Typical family and household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,250 a week. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A high 37.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Conversely, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Caring for children is common here, with 39.5% of people doing so unpaid, far above the national average. Housework is also more common, with 30.2% doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is a smaller count than about 60% of similar areas.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 52.2%. Very few people live alone (15.0%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in Gainsborough is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. A high 60% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least two vehicles. No one uses public transport to get to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community has seen some movement, with 41.3% of people having moved house in the last five years, slightly above the national average.

Employment is very high, with 81.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. This makes the area completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0.