Gabbin

The community is far older than the national average, with 34.1% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home here. No residents reported using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Half of the population reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 47.7%.

While over half of residents completed Year 12, no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical family and household incomes are well below the national figures, though typical personal weekly income of $850 is about the same as the national average.

A little more people here need help with daily activities than in most areas. However, those with a long-term health condition are well below the national figure, at 22.7%.

Volunteer rates are among the highest for this level at 35.9%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also well above the national figure.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $225 and a typical age of 56 years, both of which are far below or far older than national figures.

Most homes are couples with children, and typical households are slightly smaller than the national average with 2.3 people per home.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are among the lowest at this level, while typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure at $400.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 40% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 7.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 48% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.