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Gollan vs Goonoo Forest

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 32 km apart · Gollan profile · Goonoo Forest profile

Gollan Goonoo Forest

Gollan and Goonoo Forest are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. The most striking difference is in income; Gollan's typical family income is $1,875 a week, which is far higher than the $500 seen in Goonoo Forest. Gollan also has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 9 people compared to none in Goonoo Forest. In contrast, typical monthly home-loan payments are well higher in Goonoo Forest at $2,000, while Gollan's are $1,400.

Everyday life in both places is heavily car-dependent, as neither area has any homes within walking distance of public transport, parks, schools, or groceries. They share a similar number of people per home, with Gollan at 2.6 and Goonoo Forest at 2.5. This lack of local services is consistent across both areas, and their walkability scores are identical at 0.0.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +96 larger in Gollan gap narrowing
109 43rd pct 13 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 226
  • First area, 2016: 127
  • First area, 2021: 109
  • Second area, 2016: 10
  • Second area, 2021: 13
Median age in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +2 yrs older in Gollan gap narrowing
40 yrs 29th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 49 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 38 yrs
8.3% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.3%
22.9% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 19.7%
  • First area, 2016: 18.1%
  • First area, 2021: 22.9%
15.6% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.6%
  • First area, 2016: 23.6%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
16.4% 77th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.4%

Age structure

26.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.5 pts 23.1%
22.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
21.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
15.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
11.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

61.4% Married ◂ +11.4 pts 50.0%
30.1% Never married +19.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
9.6% Divorced ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.2% Widowed ◂ +7.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

7.3% 30th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 7.3%

Country of birth

85.3% Australia +14.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
3.7% New Zealand ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.6% Australian ◂ +17.9 pts 30.8%
13.8% Irish +24.7 pts ▸ 38.5%
33.0% English ◂ +33.0 pts 0.0%
6.4% Scottish ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
2.8% German ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
2.8% Greek ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
2.8% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
Limited English in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.8% English only +9.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.8% Greek ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

11.9% 2nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%

Religious affiliation

84.4% Christianity ◂ +45.9 pts 38.5%
11.9% No religion +41.9 pts ▸ 53.8%
7.3% Not stated ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

52.5% 67th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.1%
  • First area, 2016: 38.2%
  • First area, 2021: 52.5%
22.9% 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 22.9%
Schools ≤3 km in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

52.5% Year 12 ◂ +2.5 pts 50.0%
26.3% Year 10 ◂ +26.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% Year 11 ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.0% Certificate III / IV ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
26.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +26.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
6.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.0% Management & commerce ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
16.0% Education ◂ +16.0 pts 0.0%
14.0% Health ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Engineering & related ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Architecture & building ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +$330 higher in Gollan gap widening
$680 37th pct $350 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $441
  • First area, 2016: $691
  • First area, 2021: $680
  • Second area, 2016: $724
  • Second area, 2021: $350
Household income in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +$813 higher in Gollan
$1,562 51st pct $749 4th pct
  • First area, 2011: $722
  • First area, 2016: $1,350
  • First area, 2021: $1,562
  • Second area, 2021: $749
Family income in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +$1,375 higher in Gollan
$1,875 49th pct $500 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $885
  • First area, 2016: $1,424
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2021: $500
6.0% 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 11.5%
  • First area, 2021: 6.0%
High-income homes in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
13.9% 44th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.3%
  • First area, 2016: 17.1%
  • First area, 2021: 13.9%

Household income distribution

41.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
38.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
13.9% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% Under $650 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

42.2% Under $650 +32.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
24.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +24.1 pts 0.0%
20.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +20.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
25.7% 34th pct
11.9% 82nd pct
Needs assistance in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
2.8% 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.4%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

11.9% Mental health ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
10.1% Arthritis ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
10.1% Asthma ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% Other condition ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
3.7% Cancer ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.8% None +11.4 pts ▸ 69.2%
21.1% One condition ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
5.5% Two conditions ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

37.3% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 34.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.1%
  • First area, 2021: 37.3%
19.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 13.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.3%
Unpaid child care in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
36.1% 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 24.0%
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 36.1%
Defence service in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
3.6% 65th pct
Housework 15h+ in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
27.7% 70th pct
  • First area, 2011: 27.6%
  • First area, 2016: 20.8%
  • First area, 2021: 27.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +9 larger in Gollan
9 58th pct 0 0th pct
41 yrs 79th pct
$224 2nd pct
Household income in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
$1,199 27th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +0.1 larger in Gollan gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.5 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 2.5
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.5
3.6% 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.1%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
19.4% 35th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.7%
  • First area, 2016: 28.6%
  • First area, 2021: 19.4%

Family composition

72.6% Couples with children +227.4 pts ▸ 300.0%
32.1% Couples without children ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
3.6% One-parent families ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Other families ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Household size

41.7% 2 people ◂ +41.7 pts 0.0%
19.4% 1 person ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
11.1% 3 people ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% 4 people ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
8.3% 5 people ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$200 25th pct
Mortgage in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +$600 higher in Goonoo Forest
$1,400 35th pct $2,000 72nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,192
  • First area, 2016: $2,128
  • First area, 2021: $1,400
  • Second area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +0.10 higher in Gollan
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
11.1% 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: 16.1%
  • First area, 2016: 14.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.1%
Owned outright in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
50.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50.5%
  • First area, 2016: 60.0%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
Separate houses in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 95.7%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
86.1% 68th pct
  • First area, 2011: 80.6%
  • First area, 2016: 94.3%
  • First area, 2021: 86.1%

How homes are owned or rented

27.8% Owned with a mortgage +72.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.0% Owned outright +30.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
11.1% Rented ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

19.4% 3 bedrooms +80.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
58.3% 4 bedrooms +1.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
13.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
8.3% 5 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

30.0% $1,800–$2,999 +70.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
30.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.4%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Gollanin Goonoo Forest
41.7% 92nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 32.1%
  • First area, 2016: 40.7%
  • First area, 2021: 41.7%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

41.7% Worked at home +18.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
37.5% Car (driver) ◂ +37.5 pts 0.0%
4.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Walked ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

27.8% 2 vehicles +72.2 pts ▸ 100.0%
27.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +27.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
11.1% 4 or more ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

12.2% 7th pct
  • First area, 2011: 26.8%
  • First area, 2016: 12.5%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%

Jobs & Industry

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.7%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
84.3% 99th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.2%
  • First area, 2016: 59.4%
  • First area, 2021: 84.3%
68.1% 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 60.0%
  • First area, 2016: 74.1%
  • First area, 2021: 68.1%

Industries people work in

52.8% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +52.8 pts 0.0%
11.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
9.7% Education & training ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
6.9% Construction ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

13.9% Professionals +46.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
40.3% Managers ◂ +40.3 pts 0.0%
8.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.9% Community & personal service ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Labourers ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Sales workers ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0.0 32nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +135.5 more in Goonoo Forest
18.3 60th pct 153.8 90th pct
Intersections/km² in Gollanin Goonoo Forest even
0 19th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Gollanin Goonoo Forest +0.4 pts higher in Gollan
3.8% 25th pct 3.3% 18th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gollan vs Goonoo Forest [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11698/gollan/vs/SAL11719/goonoo-forest