Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Gungal

147 km²

Gungal is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and slightly below-average household incomes.

📍 Gungal, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population186—since 2011 Median age45 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population16.1%People aged 65 and over21.5%Children under 1519.4%People in a de facto relationship16.4%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Gungal, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, followed by Seniors (65+) (21%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)29.6%

Seniors (65+)21.5%

Children (0–14)19.4%

Young adults (25–44)19.4%

Youth (15–24)10.8%

Marital status

In Gungal, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (7%).

Married50%
Never married33%
Divorced7%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gungal, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (4%).

Australia89.2%

England3.8%

Ancestry

In Gungal, the largest group is Australian at 42%, followed by English (28%) and Irish (9%).

Australian52.2%

English34.9%

Irish10.8%

Scottish10.8%

Italian8.6%

German4.3%

Greek1.6%

Dutch1.6%

Language

People using another language at home4.3%

Language used at home

In Gungal, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Italian (3%).

English only95.7%

Italian3.2%

Religion

People with no religion26.3%

Religious affiliation

In Gungal, the largest group is Christianity at 73%, followed by No religion (27%).

Christianity73%
No religion27%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher3.9%

Highest year of school

In Gungal, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (36%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1036.2%

Year 1234.0%

Year 9 or below13.5%

Year 1111.3%

Highest qualification level

In Gungal, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 64%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (18%) and Bachelor degree (9%).

Certificate III / IV55.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.8%

Bachelor degree7.9%

Certificate I / II7.9%

Field of qualification

In Gungal, the largest group is Engineering & related at 33%, followed by Management & commerce (23%) and Agriculture & environment (16%).

Engineering & related27.6%

Management & commerce19.7%

Agriculture & environment13.2%

Architecture & building9.2%

Health5.3%

Education5.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$491—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,333—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,550—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.4%

Household income distribution

In Gungal, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 52%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (24%) and $3,000–$3,999 (10%).

$650–$1,49946.4%

$1,500–$2,99921.7%

$3,000–$3,9998.7%

$4,000 or more8.7%

Under $6504.3%

Personal income distribution

In Gungal, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65054.2%

$650–$1,49926.8%

$1,500–$2,99915.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.7%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities10.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Gungal, the largest group is None at 59%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (12%).

None55.4%

One condition24.2%

Two conditions11.3%

Three or more3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gungal, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Diabetes (17%).

Arthritis15.1%

Mental health11.8%

Diabetes11.3%

Other condition11.3%

Asthma9.1%

Cancer3.8%

Heart disease3.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.7%People providing unpaid care16.3%People caring for children unpaid28.1%People who served in the Defence Force6.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7—since 2011 One-parent families3.7%People living alone11.6%—since 2011

Family composition

In Gungal, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (4%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families4%
Other families2%

Household size

In Gungal, the largest group is 2 people at 49%, followed by 1 person (13%) and 4 people (13%).

2 people43.5%

1 person11.6%

4 people11.6%

3 people8.7%

6 or more7.2%

5 people5.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,767—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting14.5%Homes owned outright37.7%Separate (detached) houses92.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms94.2%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Gungal, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 43%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (14%).

Owned with a mortgage43%
Owned outright37%
Rented14%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Gungal, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Flat or apartment (6%).

Separate house94%
Flat or apartment6%

Bedrooms per home

In Gungal, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (34%) and 5 or more (11%).

3 bedrooms46.4%

4 bedrooms36.2%

5 or more11.6%

2 bedrooms7.2%

1 bedroom5.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Gungal, the largest group is $200–$349 at 100%.

$200–$34940.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Gungal, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 41%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (41%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

$1,000–$1,79923.3%

$1,800–$2,99923.3%

Under $1,00010.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Gungal, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 33%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 4 or more (19%).

2 vehicles31.9%

1 vehicle30.4%

4 or more18.8%

3 vehicles15.9%

How people get to work

In Gungal, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)64.1%

Worked at home10.3%

Car (passenger)5.1%

Walked3.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.3%Labour-force participation53.6%Employed full-time52.6%

Industries people work in

In Gungal, the largest group is Mining at 28%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (22%) and Accommodation & food (11%).

Mining23.1%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing17.9%

Accommodation & food9.0%

Manufacturing6.4%

Education & training6.4%

Transport & warehousing5.1%

Electricity, gas & water3.8%

Construction3.8%

Health care & social assistance3.8%

Other services3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Gungal, the largest group is Machinery operators & drivers at 31%, followed by Managers (23%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Machinery operators & drivers29.5%

Managers21.8%

Technicians & trades15.4%

Labourers10.3%

Professionals7.7%

Community & personal service5.1%

Clerical & administrative5.1%

Nearby areas

Giants Creek Baerami Sandy Hollow Hollydeen Wybong Yarrawa Manobalai Merriwa (NSW)

👥 Demographics & Identity