Gabbadah

Residents are far older than the national figure, with 26.6% aged 65 and over. This contributes to a smaller proportion of children under 15, at 14.9%, which is well below the state average.

People born overseas make up 28.0% of the population, a figure about the same as the national average. The most common ancestries are English at 48.6% and Australian at 38.1%.

English is the primary language for 89.9% of residents. Only 4.6% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the community (48.2%) report no religion, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.6%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state figure of 23.8%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household earning $1,296, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 14.4%.

Unpaid work is a major part of life, as 30.도8% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly, far above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of Defence Force veterans at 5.4%.

First Nations residents earn significantly more than those in similar areas, with a typical personal income of $1,875, far above the state average of $481.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up 47.7% of families, and few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.6%), with 91.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 5.2% of homes.

Cars are essential for most, as 36% of homes have two vehicles and 25.1% have three. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 25.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work (48.1%) compared to the state average. Mining, construction, and education are the primary industries for those employed.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.