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Gin Gin
34 km²
A far older population than the national average marks Gin Gin, where the typical resident is 51. This community is defined by its senior citizens, who make up 31.0% of the population. It is a place of modest means and smaller households, where many residents live alone or in retired life. Despite these trends, there is a notable presence of people born overseas and a high proportion of detached housing that shapes the local landscape.
Plenty of schools here relative to how few children live in the area.
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The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 51 and a senior population far above the national figure. This shift is reflected in the age structure, where children under 15 make up only 14.4% of the community.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 16.8% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than in similar areas, despite being well below the Queensland state average.
English is the primary tongue for 83.8% of the population. While 6.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.
About half the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.0% of the population, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with the fact that Year 12 completion is far below the national average at 33.2%.
Incomes here are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $904, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common, with 40.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 12.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
While fewer people care for children here, 27.1% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. Volunteers make up 17.9% of the community, which is well above the state figure.
First Nations people make up 4.7% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The typical age for this group is 28, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.
Living arrangements are smaller here, with a typical home containing just 2.1 people. A high number of residents live alone, and one-parent families are well above the national average at 23.2%.
Detached houses are very common, and 41.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rents are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $250.
The area is largely car-dependent, but 7.8% of people commute via public transport, which is well above the national average. Only 7.8% of the workforce works from home, far below the national figure.
The community has seen significant movement, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.8% of the population, a figure well above the state average.
The local workforce is smaller than in most areas, with the unemployment rate at 9.0%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or as labourers.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.7. While residents are far more likely to live within a short walk of health services than in other parts of the state, there are no public transport stops in the area.