Gillentown

The typical resident is 47, making the area noticeably older than the state average. A high proportion of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.2% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

More than half of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and well above the state figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 60.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is also much higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are high here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,104, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far exceeding state and national levels.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with 38% of people affected. This is consistent with a higher number of residents needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 25.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, at a rate well above the state average.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is 54, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes are generally small, with 2.3 people per household. Many residents live alone, a trend that is well above the national average.

Every home in Gillentown is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, as 41% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.7% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also well above the state average, with many working in construction and agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live more than 15 minutes away from groceries, health services, and schools.