Gibson

Children under 15 make up 23.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 39, and the area has a slightly higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, with very few born overseas compared to the state and national averages. English and Scottish ancestry are the most common heritages after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 45.8% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.6%.

The area has a much lower proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or Year 12 qualification compared to most areas. However, there are many schools per 1,000 children, though they are typically small and independent.

Typical weekly household income is $1,542, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national average.

Residents here are generally healthier than the national average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions, mental health conditions, and people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 18.9% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also typical for its level.

The First Nations community is relatively small, but typical household income for these residents is $2,124, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. Over half of households are couples with children, though there is also a high number of people living alone compared to most areas.

Almost every home is a separate detached house, and 40.3% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than in most areas.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle.

About a third of residents have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the state and national trends.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, at 65.4%. The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with many residents working as managers.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Most homes are far from health services, schools, and groceries, and only 17.6% have a 15-minute-city walkshed.