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Gin Gin
4 km²
A far older population than the state or national average defines Gin Gin. The typical resident is 49, and nearly 30% of the community are seniors, creating a place where elderly residents are very common. This trend is mirrored in the high number of people who need help with daily activities and those living alone. It is a small, primarily residential area where most people live in detached houses and many are retired.
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The community is significantly older than the national average, with 29.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.1%, which is well below the figure for Queensland.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 14.2% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 83.9% of the population. Only 5.0% of people use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland average.
About half of the population identify as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 33.3%, a figure that is well below the national average but has risen by 13 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 5.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 31.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical family earning $1,223 a week. Only 7.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the 22.6% seen across Australia.
Health challenges are common here, as 40.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 13.8% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is more common than in most areas, affecting 25.8% of people. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is much lower than the state average.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with 36.4% of people living alone—far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas at 22.4%.
Most people live in separate houses, and 40.4% of the community rent their homes. While typical weekly rent of $250 is well below the national figure, 67.5% of homes have fewer than three bedrooms.
Public transport use for commuting is unusually high at 9.3%, well above the national average. However, working from home is rare, with only 5.2% doing so.
The area has seen a significant increase in recent overseas arrivals, which rose 13 points since 2011 to reach 21.5%.
The workforce is heavily concentrated in labouring roles and the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry. Unemployment is much higher than the national figure at 8.2%.
Daily needs are very accessible, as over 84% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and the town centre. This makes the area far more walkable for amenities than the state average.