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Gocup

63 km²

A stable and prosperous rural community, Gocup is defined by its high household incomes and family-oriented atmosphere. The area is notably young for its setting, with children under 15 making up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Most residents live in large, detached family homes and enjoy a high standard of health, with very few people requiring daily assistance. It is a predominantly Australian-born community where typical weekly incomes are well above the state and national averages.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The community is younger than most similar areas, with children under 15 representing 22.2% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%, while seniors over 65 are well below the New South Wales average at 13.7%.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 2.6% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian (46.4%) or English (40.5%) ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 83.7% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 63.4% of people identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 19.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 40% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.3% of adults, also far below the national figure.

Gocup is a high-earning area, where the typical weekly household income of $2,431 is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 36.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national average.

Residents are in excellent health, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and a long-term health rate far below the national average. Only 3.3% of people report a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.5% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also much higher than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded here, though those identified in the data show a typical personal income far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 75% of households, which helps explain why the typical home contains 2.9 people, a little above the national average.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses (97.7%), and 95.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Only 6.8% of households rent, far below the state figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every home in Gocup has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 17.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is high, with 80.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 0.0% and many residents work in agriculture, construction, or health.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.

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