Gundiah

The area is much older than most, with 23.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.9%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.9%), which is far below the national average of 27.7% born overseas. English, German, and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 84.3% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half the population (50.6%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.3%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 22.8% of residents completing Year 12. Only 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $885. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, as 46.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common, with 36.6% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. This is far above the national figure of 20.7%.

First Nations people make up 6.7% of the population, which is well above the national average of 3.2%. This group is notably younger, with a typical age of 21.

One-parent families are very common at 27.7%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, the number of people living alone is much lower than usual at 14.3%.

Every home in Gundiah is a separate house, and 68.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $180.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work. However, 28.2% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 13.9%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 28.2% of jobs.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no parks, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.