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Giru
2 km²
A far older population than most similar areas marks Giru, where the typical resident is 52. This small community of 272 people has shrunk by 17% since 2011. It is a place where many of the elderly live alone, with 30.9% of residents now aged 65 or over. This shift toward an older demographic is reflected in the low number of children and a high need for daily health support.
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The community is ageing rapidly, with the typical resident being 14 years older than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up only 11.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Those born overseas make up 11.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.2% using another language at home. This is much lower than the national average, and nobody in the area speaks little or no English.
About 60.7% of people identify as Christian, while 30.9% report no religion. The figure for those with no religion is well below the national average of 38.9%.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 3.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.2% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Incomes are generally low, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,071, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high, as 9.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than in most areas.
Participation in unpaid care for children is among the lowest in the region, which is consistent with the small number of young families. However, 6.5% of residents served in the Defence Force, a figure well above the national average.
Living arrangements are dominated by single people, with 41.7% of residents living alone. This is far above the state average, and the typical home now holds only 2.0 people.
Homes are mostly separate houses, and 46.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $180.
Cars are essential here; 0% of people use public transport to commute. Working from home is also uncommon at 4.3%, far below the national figure.
While 36.1% of people moved in the last five years, there is a surprisingly high number of recent arrivals from overseas at 23.3%, well above the national average.
Manufacturing is a key industry, employing 31.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 73.0%, though the unemployment rate of 7.9% is also higher than usual.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school or groceries. However, nobody lives within 10 minutes of public transport or 15 minutes of a health service.