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Gong Gong

3 km²

Set apart by its rural isolation, Gong Gong is a sparsely populated area in the Ballarat region. This small community of just 6 people is far younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged only 26. Despite its small size, it is a high-income pocket where typical weekly family earnings are well above the state and national averages.

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The population is very small and exceptionally young, with a typical age of 26, which is 12 years younger than the average for Victoria and Australia.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 100%, ahead of No religion (67%).

There are 6 schools within 3 km of the area, and the average school advantage score is higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are among the highest for this level; the typical household earns $2,874 a week, which is far above the national figure of $1,746.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Cancer at 100%, ahead of Arthritis (50%).

There are 0 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the 2.5 seen across Australia and Victoria.

The area has a high density of people per bedroom at 1.00, which is well above the national and state figure of 0.80.

Public transport is nonexistent with zero stops or routes, meaning residents face a 28-minute walk to the nearest stop and a 79-minute drive to the city.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the state average. While 66.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no homes are within walking distance of groceries, health services, or schools.

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