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Gilbert River
2,385 km²
Spanning over 2,300 square kilometres of remote landscape, Gilbert River is a sparsely populated area with just 32 residents. It is a community of older adults, where the typical resident is 51, and there are no children under 15. This creates a quiet, adult-oriented atmosphere where most people have Australian or British roots and a strong connection to the land.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. No children under 15 live here, and only 12.5% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, which is far below the 27.7% national figure for people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.
Christianity is the main religion for 59.4% of residents, while only 12.5% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is far below national levels, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 12.5% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are in good health, with only 12.5% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very high at 28.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also much higher than most areas at 34.4%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The very small number of First Nations people who have lived here are far older than the national average.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.
While homes have few occupants, typical monthly home-loan payments are $5,000, which is far above the national figure of $1,863.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
About 31.3% of people moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 59.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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