Gordonbrook

Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 21.2% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 46, and there is a very high rate of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 50% claim Australian ancestry. Only 9.8% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 46.7% of people identifying as Christians. The share of people reporting no religion is 34.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 40.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

High earners are well represented, as 31.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income is $1,792, which is about the same as the national figure.

While long-term health conditions are much less common than in most areas, 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8%.

Participation in unpaid care is much lower than in most areas. However, the community has a high number of former Defence Force members, at 5.3%, which is above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, with no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded. The few First Nations residents are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 67.

The area is mostly made up of families, with 56.6% being couples with children. People living alone are less common here than in most areas, at 19%.

Every single home in Gordonbrook is a separate house, and 49.2% are owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and most homes are large, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have a motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and 78.2% of workers drive themselves to work.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 70.5%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many people work in agriculture, mining, or construction, with managers and technicians being the most common jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.