Goomalling

The population is significantly older than most areas, with 26% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 8.6 points since 2011. This trend is mirrored by a drop in children under 15, which fell 5.5 points over the same period.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and only 10.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, and only 1% of people use another language at home, among the lowest rates for its level. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 38.7%. The latter group has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 38.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,217, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 6.6 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is very high, with 28.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most areas.

There are 37 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $450 is a little below the national figure, and Year 12 completion is far below the national rate.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, which rose to 31.9% since 2011.

Housing is very stable, with 48.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Detached houses make up 94.3% of all dwellings, and typical weekly rent is low at $200.

Cars are essential for the community, as 0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has a vehicle. Many residents work from home, at a rate higher than most areas.

The population is very static, with only 19.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 31.4% of the workforce. Unemployment is very low at 3.1%, which is lower than most areas.

The area has a moderate level of advantage and an overall score of 959, which is slightly below the national average. Population growth since 2021 has been slow at 1.9%.

The area receives 331mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average. Summer temperatures are higher than in most areas, with an average maximum of 26.8 degrees.

The town is somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from public transport and parks. Residents have good access to health services, which is well above the state average.