Gordonstone

Gordonstone is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 53 and 34.4% of residents aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents identify as Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 28.1% have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas; 38.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household and family incomes are well above the national figures, with families typically earning $2,625 a week. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week personally.

While 31.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

A high 30.8% of people provide unpaid care, which is far above the national figure of 11.9%, though there are no volunteers in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, and the very small number of First Nations residents are far older than the national typical age of 24.

Homes typically hold 2.6 people, with the most common family type being couples without children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,500, which is well above the national figure of $1,863.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very settled, with 0.0% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Residents are more likely to be working or looking for work than those in most other areas, at 69.2%.

Gordonstone is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.