Gilgering

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures of 38. Seniors make up 25.9% of the population, a figure well above the national average, while children under 15 account for 20.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with English and Australian ancestry are the most common.

English is the only language used at home for 89.4% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

About half of residents have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average. Only 12.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,250, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 13.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national average.

About 30.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 14.1% of residents.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29.2% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of engagement is seen alongside a very high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 65.6% of families are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 93.3% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 56.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is much more common here than elsewhere, at 26.3%.

About 31.3% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 42.1% of the workforce. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.