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Gunning
2 km²
A dramatic shift in age and wealth has transformed Gunning since 2011, with the typical resident now 9 years younger. The community has become much more affluent and family-oriented, with a sharp rise in the number of children and a surge in high-income households. While the total population shrank by 32% over the decade, those who remain often live in large, detached homes. This is now a well-qualified area where professional careers and high typical incomes are common.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 24% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical age is 39, the proportion of seniors has fallen nearly 10 points since 2011. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the number of people born overseas rose slightly since 2011.
English is the dominant language, with 92.1% of people using it only at home. This is far below the New South Wales average for language diversity, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
There has been a significant shift away from religious affiliation, with the number of people reporting no religion rising 35 points since 2011. At 45.5%, this figure is now well above the national average.
Gunning is highly qualified, with 25% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 51.2% having completed Year 12. Both figures have risen sharply since 2011, which helps explain the area's higher typical incomes.
Typical incomes are among the highest for this area type, with typical weekly personal income at $1,008. This is well above the national figure, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 19 points since 2011.
Mental health conditions are reported more often here than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities has fallen 5.4 points since 2011.
Community spirit is high, with 25.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. A very high proportion of residents also provide unpaid childcare, and 9.3% of the population have served in the Defence Force.
Families with children are common, making up 66.7% of households. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.
The landscape is dominated by separate houses, and 81.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While most people own their homes, the proportion of those who own them outright has fallen 22 points since 2011.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has a motor vehicle. Around 17.4% of the workforce now works from home, a 12 point increase since 2011.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.5% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the state and national averages.
Employment is strong, with 63.4% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 3.4%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or health care.
The area is quite walkable for daily needs, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and health services. However, access to public transport remains very low.