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Gainsford

401 km²

A small and stable population defines Gainsford, where very few people have moved in or out over the last five years. The area is sparsely populated and predominantly adult, with no children under 15 living here. It is a quiet community of just 32 people, most of whom are middle-aged or older. This setting is reflected in the local lifestyle, where a high proportion of adults are working and households earn more than the national figure.

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The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 49. There are no children under 15 and no youth or young adults under the age of 45.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

About 37.5% of residents have no religion, a figure that is a little below the Australian average.

Education levels are notably lower than the national average, with far fewer people completing Year 12. Over half of the residents have Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Household incomes are well above the state and national figures, though personal weekly incomes are about the same as the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than most areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than across the state, likely because there are no children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state and national proportions.

Homes typically house 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are a little above the state average, and rooms are more crowded than usual, with 0.9 people per bedroom.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 12.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within walking distance.

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