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Gunderman

103 km²

Gunderman has a notably older population and household incomes well below most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population189—since 2011Median age54 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.3%People aged 65 and over26.5%Children under 1510.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41515

Age structure

In Gunderman, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)42.3%
Seniors (65+)26.5%
Young adults (25–44)22.8%
Children (0–14)10.6%
Youth (15–24)5.8%

Marital status

In Gunderman, the largest group is Never married at 39%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (18%).

  • Never married39%
  • Married36%
  • Divorced18%
  • Separated6%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gunderman, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by New Zealand (6%) and England (4%).

Australia67.7%
New Zealand4.8%
England3.2%
India3.2%
South Africa2.6%
Philippines1.6%

Language

People using another language at home6.3%

Language used at home

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

English only85.2%

Religion

People with no religion45.0%

Religious affiliation

In Gunderman, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Judaism (2%).

  • No religion52%
  • Christianity46%
  • Judaism2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1247.2%

Highest year of school

In Gunderman, the largest group is Year 12 at 53%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1247.2%
Year 1026.7%
Year 9 or below8.1%
Year 117.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$725—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,062—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,916—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.2%

Household income distribution

In Gunderman, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49935.2%
$1,500–$2,99926.1%
Under $65021.6%
$3,000–$3,9995.7%
$4,000 or more4.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.7%People with a mental health condition16.4%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gunderman, the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (18%).

Mental health16.4%
Other condition12.7%
Arthritis12.2%
Asthma9.5%
Heart disease7.4%
Diabetes3.2%
Cancer2.6%
Dementia2.6%
Lung condition2.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.5%People providing unpaid care5.8%People caring for children unpaid8.1%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8—since 2011One-parent families10.2%

Family composition

In Gunderman, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (10%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children40%
  • One-parent families10%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,625—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting17.0%Homes owned outright38.6%Separate (detached) houses97.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Gunderman, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (37%) and Rented (18%).

  • Owned outright41%
  • Owned with a mortgage37%
  • Rented18%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Gunderman, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Flat or apartment (3%).

  • Separate house97%
  • Flat or apartment3%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Gunderman, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)45.8%
Worked at home15.7%
Walked7.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate12.0%Labour-force participation53.5%Employed full-time60.2%

Industries people work in

In Gunderman, the largest group is Construction at 12%, followed by Accommodation & food (10%) and Public administration & safety (10%).

Construction10.8%
Accommodation & food9.6%
Public administration & safety9.6%
Education & training9.6%
Health care & social assistance9.6%
Arts & recreation9.6%
Retail trade4.8%
Transport & warehousing4.8%
Media & telecommunications4.8%
Other services4.8%

Occupations people work in

In Gunderman, the largest group is Professionals at 24%, followed by Technicians & trades (19%) and Community & personal service (16%).

Professionals25.3%
Technicians & trades20.5%
Community & personal service16.9%
Labourers13.3%
Managers10.8%
Machinery operators & drivers7.2%
Clerical & administrative6.0%
Sales workers6.0%

Nearby areas

Ten Mile HollowLaughtondaleMangrove CreekLower MangroveWrights Creek (NSW)Wisemans FerrySpencerSingletons Mill