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Gilderoy

14 km²

Gilderoy stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population62—since 2011Median age59 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over32.3%Children under 150.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 47%, followed by Seniors (65+) (39%) and Youth (15–24) (8%).

Older adults (45–64)38.7%
Seniors (65+)32.3%
Youth (15–24)6.5%
Young adults (25–44)4.8%

Marital status

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Married at 43%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (15%).

  • Married43%
  • Never married28%
  • Divorced15%
  • Separated8%
  • Widowed7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (11%) and China (9%).

Australia61.3%
England8.1%
China6.5%

Language

People using another language at home6.5%

Language used at home

In Gilderoy, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Mandarin (8%).

English only79.0%
Mandarin6.5%

Religion

People with no religion35.5%

Religious affiliation

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (47%).

  • Christianity53%
  • No religion47%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.4%

Highest year of school

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 9 or below (22%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1242.4%
Year 9 or below18.6%
Year 1115.3%
Year 1010.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$525—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,125—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,208—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.5%

Household income distribution

In Gilderoy, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 53%, followed by Under $650 (27%) and $4,000 or more (20%).

$650–$1,49930.8%
Under $65015.4%
$4,000 or more11.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition41.9%People with a mental health condition11.3%People needing help with daily activities6.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Other condition (16%) and Mental health (12%).

Arthritis19.4%
Other condition14.5%
Mental health11.3%
Asthma9.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Lung condition9.7%
Cancer6.5%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke6.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.1%People providing unpaid care16.7%People caring for children unpaid11.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0—since 2011One-parent families12.2%

Family composition

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Couples without children at 68%, followed by Couples with children (20%) and One-parent families (13%).

  • Couples without children68%
  • Couples with children20%
  • One-parent families13%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$550—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright53.8%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Owned outright at 58%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (42%).

  • Owned outright58%
  • Owned with a mortgage42%

Types of homes

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Car (driver) at 54%, followed by Worked at home (46%).

Car (driver)57.7%
Worked at home50.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation48.1%Employed full-time57.7%

Industries people work in

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Professional & technical at 35%, followed by Retail trade (15%) and Other services (15%).

Professional & technical34.6%
Retail trade15.4%
Other services15.4%
Manufacturing11.5%
Transport & warehousing11.5%
Health care & social assistance11.5%

Occupations people work in

In Gilderoy, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 32%, followed by Clerical & administrative (26%) and Labourers (26%).

Technicians & trades23.1%
Clerical & administrative19.2%
Labourers19.2%
Managers11.5%

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