Gelliondale

Children under 15 make up 27.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This contrasts with a typical resident age of 50, making the community far older than the state average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is primarily Australian and English, though there are also Italian, Irish, and Indian roots.

English is the only language spoken at home for 95.3% of residents. This is far below the state and national figures for people who use another language at home.

A high proportion of residents report no religion, at 44.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Islam also have a presence in the community.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are far below state and national levels, with a typical personal weekly income of just $459. Half of the residents earn under $650 a week.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than in the rest of the state, affecting only 16.3% of people. No residents require help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common, with 52.9% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. This is far above the national figure of 20.7%.

The First Nations population is very small, with only a few people recorded. Those residents are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 12.

Almost half of households are couples with children, and there is a high rate of de facto relationships at 32.3%, which is far above the national figure.

Housing costs are lower than the state average, with typical weekly rents of $300 and monthly home-loan payments of $1,402.

The area is isolated, with a 136-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops. Most people drive to work, though 25% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 13.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though full-time employment is well below the state average. Many residents work in mining or agriculture.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.