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Ganmain
3 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines Ganmain, where almost every home is a separate house and public transport is rarely used for commuting. This is a far older community than most, with a typical resident aged 52 and a significant proportion of seniors. The population has shrank by 57% since 2011, though the area remains distinctive for its high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is a place of modest incomes and high home ownership, where many residents are retired or volunteer in the community.
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Ganmain is far older than the national average, with 30.1% of people aged 65 or over. This senior population has grown significantly since 2011, while the number of children has fallen.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.6% born here. This results in a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents compared to New South Wales.
English is the only language used in almost every home, and the proportion of people using another language at home is among the lowest in the region.
Christianity is the most common faith at 62.7%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 36.8% of residents finished school at Year 10.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $957 a week. Only 4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are common here, as 41.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, and 10.8% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 28.5% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid carers and former Defence Force members.
More people live alone here than in most areas, with 31.9% of households consisting of one person. One-parent families are also more common than the state average.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, 96.4% of which are detached. Home ownership is strong, with 47.2% of homes owned outright, and typical rents are much lower than average at $200 a week.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and 0% of the workforce working from home.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.
Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas, although the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average.
While most homes are near a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent because there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.