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Gowrie
2 km²
High family incomes and a strong preference for large homes set Gowrie apart from much of the country. This is a well-off community where the typical weekly household income of $2,674 is well above the national figure. It is a place dominated by large, detached houses and families with children, which helps explain the higher than average number of people per home. Overall, it is a professional, suburban area with a very high level of walkability to local services.
Gowrie's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 20 schools serve Gowrie.
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The community is younger than most, with 21.1% of residents being children under 15, which is a little above the national average. However, 17.3% of the population are seniors, a figure well above the territory average.
About 20.3% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the territory and national figures.
While 15.0% of residents use another language at home, this is well below the territory average. English remains the dominant language, spoken by 82.2% of the community.
Religious patterns are typical for the area, with 48.4% of people identifying as Christians and 41.2% reporting no religion.
The area is well-qualified, with 70.8% of residents completing Year 12, a figure far above the national average. Over 32% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Gowrie is a wealthy suburb where 41.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. The typical weekly personal income of $1,207 is also well above the national average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of residents. This includes 11.0% of people living with a mental health condition.
There is a strong focus on family care, with 34.9% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 6.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community is small but prosperous, with a household income of $2,687 that is far above the national average and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Families are larger than usual here, with 2.8 people per home and 60.1% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the territory.
Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, with 98.7% of homes being detached. Nearly all homes have three or more bedrooms, and 34.7% are owned outright.
Most people drive to work, and 49.2% of homes have two vehicles. However, the area is well-served by 23 public transport stops, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one.
The population is relatively stable, as only 29.6% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national and territory averages.
Employment is high, with 66.5% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in public administration and safety, which accounts for 29.8% of jobs.
The area is relatively safe, with theft and assault rates that are lower than most similar areas and a crime rate that has fallen by nearly 40% over five years.
Gowrie is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and health services. This accessibility is far above the territory average.