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Gayndah
8 km²
A much older population than most similar areas defines Gayndah, where the typical resident is 47. This community is marked by a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence, which has risen to 10.8%. It is a place of contrasting trends, seeing a sharp increase in seniors and those living alone, while the number of children and the overall population have both fallen. These shifts contribute to a quieter, ageing character situated in the North Burnett region.
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The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 27.3% of people aged 65 and over. This ageing trend is stark, as the typical resident is now 16 years older than they were in 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (8.7%) than the national average of 27.7%. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.
While English is the main language for 81.4% of the community, the proportion of people using another language at home has risen slightly to 5.0%. This remains well below the national figure of 22.3%.
Nearly half of residents identify as Christian, while 35.2% report no religion. This last figure is well below the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $988 a week. This is far below the Australian figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 10% of people need help with daily activities. This is well above the national figure of 5.8%.
Volunteering is more common in Gayndah than in most areas, with 19.0% of people pitching in. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the national average.
Living arrangements are shifting, with a higher than usual 35.1% of people living alone. One-parent families also make up a much larger share of the community (20.2%) than the national average.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 35.2% own their home outright, which is well above the national figure. Weekly rents are lower than usual at $236.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of the population commutes by public transport. About 6.6% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years than the national average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 30.4%.
Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, but the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average.
The town is quite walkable, with 73.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. While parks and health services are easy to reach, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.