Federal Electorate · Area profile

Gilmore

6,255 km²

Gilmore has an ageing population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by a slightly lower share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Gilmore, Federal Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population163,743▲ +9.9%since 2011 Median age49 yrs▲ +44.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.8%People aged 65 and over28.7%Children under 1515.7%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +230.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Gilmore, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)28.7%

Older adults (45–64)26.8%

Young adults (25–44)19.6%

Children (0–14)15.7%

Youth (15–24)9.2%

Marital status

In Gilmore, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (11%).

Married49%
Never married30%
Divorced11%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gilmore, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia79.8%

England4.6%

New Zealand1.3%

Philippines0.4%

India0.4%

South Africa0.3%

Italy0.3%

China0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In Gilmore, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (34%) and Irish (11%).

English43.4%

Australian39.7%

Irish12.6%

Scottish11.3%

German4.0%

Italian2.6%

Dutch1.5%

Chinese0.8%

Greek0.7%

Filipino0.7%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

In Gilmore, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (0%) and Greek (0%).

English only88.8%

Italian0.3%

Greek0.3%

Mandarin0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion41.6%

Religious affiliation

In Gilmore, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity53%
No religion45%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.0%

Highest year of school

In Gilmore, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1243.1%

Year 1030.2%

Year 9 or below12.4%

Year 116.4%

Highest qualification level

In Gilmore, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 43%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV34.1%

Bachelor degree18.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.9%

Postgraduate degree6.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.6%

Certificate I / II2.3%

Field of qualification

In Gilmore, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce15.7%

Engineering & related14.9%

Society & culture11.4%

Health10.3%

Education9.7%

Architecture & building7.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.3%

Creative arts2.8%

Agriculture & environment2.5%

Natural & physical sciences2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$655▲ +74.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,293▲ +25.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,601▲ +48.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.4%

Household income distribution

In Gilmore, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49933.5%

$1,500–$2,99926.1%

Under $65020.1%

$3,000–$3,9996.9%

$4,000 or more6.5%

Personal income distribution

In Gilmore, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65045.7%

$650–$1,49930.6%

$1,500–$2,99912.9%

$3,000 or more2.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.1%People with a mental health condition10.7%People needing help with daily activities7.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Gilmore, the largest group is None at 60%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (9%).

None54.6%

One condition22.4%

Two conditions8.6%

Three or more5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gilmore, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (14%).

Arthritis14.4%

Mental health10.7%

Other condition9.2%

Asthma8.9%

Diabetes6.0%

Heart disease5.9%

Cancer4.5%

Lung condition3.0%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.4%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid23.0%People who served in the Defence Force5.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -30.3%since 2011 One-parent families14.7%People living alone28.1%▲ +79.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Gilmore, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In Gilmore, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (12%).

2 people41.0%

1 person28.1%

3 people12.4%

4 people11.2%

5 people4.9%

6 or more2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +34.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▼ -3.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -41.7%since 2011 Households renting23.2%Homes owned outright45.7%Separate (detached) houses84.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.7%▼ -0.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Gilmore, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (24%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented24%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Gilmore, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (9%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In Gilmore, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms41.1%

4 bedrooms30.2%

2 bedrooms16.2%

5 or more7.4%

1 bedroom3.1%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Gilmore, the largest group is $350–$549 at 47%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and Under $200 (11%).

$350–$54945.0%

$200–$34933.5%

Under $20010.5%

$550–$7496.3%

$750 or more0.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Gilmore, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

$1,800–$2,99931.0%

$1,000–$1,79930.5%

Under $1,00019.4%

$3,000 or more13.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.3%▼ -67.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Gilmore, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles38.8%

1 vehicle37.5%

3 vehicles12.3%

4 or more7.1%

No vehicle4.3%

How people get to work

In Gilmore, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)61.9%

Worked at home14.6%

Car (passenger)4.2%

Walked2.7%

Bicycle0.5%

Bus0.2%

Train0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.6%Recent arrivals from overseas6.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation49.0%Employed full-time52.3%

Industries people work in

In Gilmore, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (13%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance16.0%

Construction12.1%

Retail trade10.3%

Public administration & safety9.4%

Accommodation & food9.2%

Education & training8.9%

Professional & technical5.1%

Manufacturing4.4%

Other services3.7%

Administrative & support3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Gilmore, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Community & personal service (15%).

Professionals19.4%

Technicians & trades16.2%

Community & personal service14.3%

Managers13.0%

Clerical & administrative11.1%

Labourers10.2%

Sales workers9.1%

Machinery operators & drivers4.9%

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