Gargett

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The area is notably younger than average in its structure, with 21.5% of residents being children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 89.5% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those who report no religion make up 38.2% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Just 33.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national averages.

Personal incomes are around the national average, but 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical household weekly incomes are about the same as the state average at $1,774.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. The rates of people needing help with daily activities and those with mental health conditions are both well below the national average.

A high number of residents provide unpaid childcare (30.3%) and housework, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of people providing other types of unpaid care is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations households in Gargett earn $3,249, which is far above the national figure. The First Nations population here is also much younger than in most similar areas, with a typical age of 16.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. About 62.6% of families are couples with children, though 28.2% of people live alone, which is more than in most similar areas.

Every single home in Gargett is a separate house. Renting is very uncommon at 11.3%, and while typical weekly rents are well below the national figure, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the state.

The population is quite stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very strong, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work in mining, manufacturing, or transport.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.