Gomersal

Gomersal is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up 26.7% of the population, far exceeding the national average. The typical resident is 43, and there are very few seniors, with people aged 65 and over accounting for only 5.0%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, and those with overseas birthplaces account for 10.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, German, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 100.0% of residents. This is far below the national average for people using another language at home.

Christianity is the most common faith, held by 60.0% of the population. Those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 65.9% of residents having completed Year 12, a rate far above the state average. Many adults hold certificates or diplomas, with a particular focus on agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household income is $2,083, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 15.0% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. No residents require help with daily activities.

Gomersal has a very high rate of volunteering at 38.3%, far above the national figure. This spirit of help extends to the home, with much higher rates of unpaid childcare and housework than most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the South Australian average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,334, well above the state and national figures. Weekly rent is slightly higher than the state average at $330.

The area is highly car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. However, 30.0% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 6.9% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 85.1% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Gomersal is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.