Gigoomgan

The community is far older than the national figure, with 26.1% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 55. There are no children under 15, and de facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of Australia.

People born overseas make up 0.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no one using another language or speaking little to no English, far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is low, with 21.7% of people reporting no religion, a figure far below the national level of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 30.4% having completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $2,187 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.6% of people. About 6.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 41.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households consist of couples without children.

Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with typical weekly rents at $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,200, both far below the national figures.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 24.0% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 15.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which accounts for 76.0% of jobs. Full-time employment is very high at 96.0%, with no one currently unemployed.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.