Gatum

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 33. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national average, while there are no seniors aged 65 or over.

Residents are almost exclusively born in Australia, at 91.4%, which is far below the national figure. Those with listed ancestry are mostly Australian, English, or Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there is no linguistic diversity compared to the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents, 71.4%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 61.9% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the national figures.

While typical weekly personal incomes are about the same as the national figure at $840, typical family incomes of $1,666 are well below the national average. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions affect 31.4% of residents, which is well above the national figure. However, no one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Participation is very high, with 56.5% of people volunteering and another 56.5% caring for children unpaid, both of which are far above state and national levels.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Most homes are couples with children, making up 82.4% of families. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per household.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the national figure at $2,167, but weekly rents are far below the national average at $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 34.6% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 11.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Every adult is either working or looking for work, a rate far above the national figure. Most are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with many working as managers.

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