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Gundaroo
1 km²
Almost every home in Gundaroo is a separate house, reflecting a spacious rural setting in the Yass Valley. This is a wealthy, highly educated community where nearly half of adults hold a university degree. It has become a magnet for families, with a surge in children and a typical resident age of 39. The area is defined by high incomes and a strong trend toward non-religious beliefs.
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Gundaroo has a very young profile compared to similar areas, with children under 15 making up 25.6% of the population. This shift is striking given that the proportion of seniors has fallen by 30 points since 2011.
The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 11.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 92.6% of people. While 5.2% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—it remains far below the New South Wales average.
A large majority of residents report no religion, at 58.6%. This is far above the national figure and represents a 39 point increase since 2011.
The workforce is exceptionally well qualified, with 47.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and aligns with a high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.
Gundaroo is a high-income area where the typical household earns $3,380 a week, far above the national figure. Nearly 30% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.8% needing help with daily activities. However, 10.9% of people report a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.
The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 30.2% and a strong military connection, with 8.5% having served in the Defence Force. About 40.8% of people provide unpaid childcare.
Homes are typically large and full, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 71.5% of households are couples with children.
Separate houses make up 99.4% of dwellings, and nearly 90% of these have three or more bedrooms. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,492, which is well above the national figure.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and 45.1% have two.
The population is quite mobile, with 42% of residents having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Job prospects are strong, with 80.4% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 3.0%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or professional roles.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.