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Goodna
8 km²
Tucked into the Ipswich region of Greater Brisbane, Goodna is a diverse and youthful community. It is a place of contrast, where a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a strong First Nations presence live in a highly walkable setting. The area is markedly younger than the national average, with children making up nearly a quarter of the population. This family-oriented character is reflected in the large households and the high number of one-parent families found across the suburb.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Goodna's schools draw a more advantaged community than the area overall.
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The community is noticeably younger than most, with a typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up 24.8% of the population. First Nations people make up 6.3% of the area, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 33.5% of people born overseas, far above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish and Vietnamese.
Language diversity is high, as 27.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most areas. This is reflected in the 5.2% who speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.
Religious affiliation is lower than usual, with 35.1% of people reporting no religion. This is well below the figures for both Queensland and Australia, though it has risen 15 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 49.5% completing Year 12. This is far below the national average.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical family earning $1,500 a week. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the Queensland average of 20.2%.
Help with daily activities is needed by 7.0% of people, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most other areas.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.3%, falling from 16% in 2011. Similarly, those doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week have fallen to 16.8%.
First Nations residents are among the youngest in the region with a typical age of 20. However, they face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 25.4%, which is far above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 25.9%, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.
Renting is very common, with 48.4% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are the norm for 82.3% of homes, and 82.5% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
While 63.7% of people drive to work, Goodna has a higher rate of public transport use than most areas. About 8.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national average.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.
Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 10.3%, well above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance and manufacturing.
Goodna faces significant disadvantage, ranking in the bottom 10% for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.
The area is far wetter than the Queensland average, with annual rainfall of 994mm. Temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.
The suburb is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. It also has excellent access to public transport and schools, far exceeding the state average.