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Gunnewin

423 km²

A high rate of full-time work and strong earnings define Gunnewin. This small community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 52. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born area where families are often large and many people work from home. The local character is shaped by a blend of high-earning managers and a strong spirit of volunteering.

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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 52. However, children under 15 make up 20% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, a figure far below the national and state averages. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 56.4% identifying as Christian and 40% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 38.3% completing Year 12.

Earnings are very high here; the typical household earns $2,625 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are reported at 29.1%, about the same as the state average, though no residents require help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high at 37%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also very common, with 39.1% of people providing this support.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families tend to be larger than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up 52.4% of households, and there are no one-parent families.

Mortgage costs are very low compared to the rest of the country, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $548.

The area is highly car-dependent, but 43.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 7.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 66.7%, well above the national average. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and most workers are managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.

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