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Gurra Gurra
39 km²
Tucked away in the Renmark Paringa region, Gurra Gurra is a small, car-dependent community of just 104 people. It is a place of older residents and high home ownership, where the typical person is 50—far older than the national figure. The area feels established and stable, with a small population and very few people moving in or out. Most residents enjoy a comfortable life, with family incomes well above the state average.
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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 50. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 80.8% of the population was born here. The area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national average.
English is the only language used at home for 85.6% of the population. No one in the area speaks a language other than English, a figure far below the national average.
Christianity is the most common faith, accounting for 46.2% of residents. This is alongside 34.6% who report no religion, which is well below the national figure.
Education levels are generally lower than in the rest of the state, with only 36.6% of residents completing Year 12. Only 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Family incomes are high here, with a typical weekly income of $2,562, well above the state average. This is reflected in the 27% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
The community is quite healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average of 5.8%.
Volunteering is very common, with 28.9% of people helping out—far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Most homes are family-based, with 59.5% being couples with children. The typical home is small, housing 2.3 people.
Home ownership is very high, with 64.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rental properties are rare, and typical weekly rent is very low at $120.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is very stable, with only 18.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is high at 63.3%, well above the national figure. There is currently no unemployment in the community, and many residents work in agriculture or manufacturing.
The area has a very low walkability score of 0.4, meaning it is heavily car-dependent. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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