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Gunbower
1 km²
Weekly household incomes are much lower than the national figure in Gunbower (L), where the typical home brings in $941. This small community of 303 people has grown significantly older, with the typical resident now 48 and seniors making up 28.1% of the population. It is a place where most people own their homes outright and many spend their time volunteering or providing unpaid care. The area has shrunk slightly since 2011 and is now defined by a quieter, older population.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, and the number of seniors has risen by 12 points since 2011. While the proportion of children under 15 is higher than most similar areas, it has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. This has fallen further since 2011, with Australian and English ancestries being the most common.
English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.
A large share of the community reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This group has grown significantly, rising 21 points since 2011.
The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with no households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal weekly income is $550, which is well below the national average of $805.
More people here have a long-term health condition compared to most areas, and arthritis is the most common. About 7.9% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Volunteering and unpaid care are common, with the share of people providing unpaid care being among the highest for similar areas. About 20.6% of residents volunteer, though this is down from 2011.
People living alone make up 36.5% of the community, which is far above the national figure. This has risen sharply by 26 points since 2011, contributing to smaller average household sizes.
Home ownership is very high, with 51.6% of homes owned outright. Most are separate houses, and typical rent and mortgage payments are far below the state and national figures.
The community relies heavily on cars, with 76.9% of workers driving to work. Very few people work from home, and no one uses public transport to commute.
The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry for workers, and the unemployment rate is much lower than most areas. However, the share of adults working or looking for work has fallen 21 points since 2011.
Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, but no one can walk to groceries or health services within that time. This makes the area's walkability score well below the state average.