Gemini Mountains

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Families are central here, though there are far fewer children and people in de facto relationships than in most other areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Irish ancestries are the most common backgrounds after Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home, a result that is far below the national average where 22.3% of people use another language.

Religious affiliation is very high, with 70.8% of people identifying as Christian. This explains why the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 30.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, and 18.9% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 16.9% reporting a long-term condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is very high at 32.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This active spirit extends to the home, with many residents providing unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Most families consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

The typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport options. This is consistent with the 22.2% of people who work from home, which is well above the state figure.

The population is very stable, as only 21.2% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and more adults working or looking for work than in most areas. The vast majority of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.