Gindie

Children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas and above the national figure. The typical resident is 40, and there are far fewer seniors and people in de facto relationships than in the state or national averages.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, and only 9.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

While 6.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still far below the national figure. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

Christianity is the most common faith at 69%, while the 12.1% who report no religion is far below the state and national figures.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (14.5%) and those who completed Year 12 (46.5%) are both far below national levels. The area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children, and the local primary school is noted for having a much higher advantage score than most similar areas.

Household incomes are very strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,416, which is a little above the national figure. Weekly personal income is also much higher than in most similar areas, with 14% of people earning $2,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help. Mental health conditions are also reported well below the state and national averages.

Volunteerism is high at 21.2%, well above the national figure. This is consistent with a strong focus on family, as 30.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they have a typical personal income of $1,899 and a typical age of 55, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home, and 73.3% of households are couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Most people live in separate houses, and 93.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. Rent and mortgage payments are much lower than in most similar areas, and 43.5% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. A higher-than-average 23.6% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, as the 31.2% who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a much higher proportion of full-time workers than the national average. Nearly 45% of the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.