Gerang Gerung

The community is slightly older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 41. While 18.5% of the population are children, the number of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the national figure.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 100% of residents born in Australia and no one born overseas.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

A good number of residents have completed Year 12, and 17.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and environment, which aligns with the local workforce.

Incomes are high here, with typical personal weekly earnings of $1,025, which is well above the national figure. About 32.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, 30.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 13.8%, which is well above the state average.

Community spirit is very high, with 44.2% of people volunteering, a rate far above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 5.3%.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, though those who are present have a typical personal income and age that are far above the national figures.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 44.8% being couples without children. About 28.6% of people live alone, which is higher than in most other similar areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and all have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 46.4% owning their home outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that 35.6% of the workforce works from home, well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate.

Job prospects are excellent here, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 86.5% of adults working or looking for work. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.