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Gumlow
34 km²
Weekly household incomes in Gumlow are far above the national figure, making it one of the wealthiest small areas in the region. This is a young community where the typical resident is 36 and over 21% are children, which is well above the national average. Most people live in large family homes and work full-time, creating a prosperous, car-dependent neighbourhood in the Townsville region.
Household incomes here are high, yet Gumlow's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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This is a young area with a typical age of 36, which is a little younger than the Queensland and national figures. Children under 15 make up 21.8% of the population, a figure well above the national average, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most areas.
The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 3.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common faith, with 62.7% of residents identifying as such. About 32.4% of people have no religion, which is well below the national figure.
Qualifications are mostly trade-based, with 59.3% holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 5.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Incomes are very high here, with 53.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical household income is $2,849, which is far above the national typical of $1,746.
Residents are generally healthy, as only 22.5% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 2.1% of people need help with daily activities, a rate much lower than most areas.
Caregiving is common here, with 35.1% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. About 12.6% provide other types of unpaid care.
There are five First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,649, which is far above the national figure for First Nations people.
Homes are typically large, with 3.5 people per household, which is well above the national average. About 75% of households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 87.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,535, well above the national figure.
Cars are essential here as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 43.6% have two.
The population is relatively stable, with 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. About 72.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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