Goulburn

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a much higher Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most, at 5.3%. Seniors are well represented here, making up 20.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 10.8% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Those with overseas heritage most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 85.6% of residents. Only 6.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.0% of the population, though this figure has risen by 9.9 percentage points since 2016.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 14.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the national figure, sitting at 41.0%.

Typical household incomes are lower than the state and national averages, with the usual weekly amount being $1,418. Only 14.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 35.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the higher proportion of seniors and the 7.8% of residents who need help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, at 13.2%. The community also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members, at 3.5%.

There are 1,311 First Nations people in the area, and their median age is 24. Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 30.3%.

The area has a much higher proportion of people living alone (32.7%) and one-parent families (18.3%) compared to most areas. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.3 people per residence.

Detached houses are very common, making up 84.4% of all homes. Rent is generally more affordable than the state average, with a typical weekly rent of $320.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is also uncommon, with only 6.9% of the workforce doing so.

Around 40% of the population moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 16.5% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

Full-time employment is higher than average at 61.5%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by public administration and safety.

Goulburn is a significant business hub with 1,734 businesses, though it ranks lower than most similar areas for overall economic advantage and job skills.

The area is cooler than most, with an average minimum temperature of 7.0 degrees, which is well below the New South Wales average of 10.0.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the town is less walkable than the state average for groceries (48.3%) and health services (40.2%).