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Gumma

29 km²

Gumma has a low share of renters and a somewhat older age profile.

It's also marked by slightly below-average household incomes and a moderately large population.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population486▲ +19.1%since 2011Median age52 yrs▲ +6.1%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.8%People aged 65 and over32.1%Children under 1515.2%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–43232

Age structure

In Gumma, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)32.1%
Older adults (45–64)29.0%
Young adults (25–44)19.1%
Children (0–14)15.2%
Youth (15–24)7.4%

Marital status

In Gumma, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married28%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gumma, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia86.0%
England3.3%
New Zealand1.6%

Language

People using another language at home2.1%

Language used at home

In Gumma, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only93.0%

Religion

People with no religion35.0%

Religious affiliation

In Gumma, the largest group is Christianity at 57%, followed by No religion (39%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • Christianity57%
  • No religion39%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.7%

Highest year of school

In Gumma, the largest group is Year 10 at 39%, followed by Year 12 (38%) and Year 9 or below (18%).

Year 1036.7%
Year 1235.7%
Year 9 or below16.8%
Year 115.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$496▲ +31.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,204▲ +60.7%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,458▲ +55.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.3%

Household income distribution

In Gumma, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49935.1%
$1,500–$2,99922.0%
Under $65019.9%
$3,000–$3,9994.7%
$4,000 or more2.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.4%People with a mental health condition11.3%People needing help with daily activities8.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gumma, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis17.5%
Mental health11.3%
Other condition10.7%
Asthma7.8%
Heart disease6.4%
Cancer5.3%
Diabetes4.1%
Lung condition3.7%
Stroke1.2%
Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.2%People providing unpaid care18.3%People caring for children unpaid23.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▲ +4.2%since 2011One-parent families10.0%

Family composition

In Gumma, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children53%
  • Couples without children36%
  • One-parent families10%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$315▲ +43.2%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,634▲ +32.3%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting7.3%Homes owned outright53.9%Separate (detached) houses95.8%

How homes are owned or rented

In Gumma, the largest group is Owned outright at 55%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%) and Rented (7%).

  • Owned outright55%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%
  • Rented7%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Gumma, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Other dwelling (2%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Other dwelling2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Gumma, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)71.7%
Worked at home12.3%
Car (passenger)4.8%
Walked2.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.6%Labour-force participation46.5%Employed full-time50.3%

Industries people work in

In Gumma, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Manufacturing (12%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance18.2%
Manufacturing11.8%
Retail trade11.2%
Accommodation & food9.6%
Public administration & safety9.1%
Education & training8.6%
Construction7.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Professional & technical4.3%
Other services4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Gumma, the largest group is Professionals at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Community & personal service (16%).

Professionals18.2%
Technicians & trades17.6%
Community & personal service15.5%
Managers12.8%
Labourers12.3%
Clerical & administrative8.6%
Sales workers7.5%
Machinery operators & drivers5.3%

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