Goodwood Island

The population is far older than the national figure, with 42.9% of residents being older adults aged 45 to 64. Children are rare here, making up only 7.7% of the community, which is far below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.2%), and only 3.3% were born overseas, which is far below the state average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Italian.

English is the primary language for 87.9% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average.

More than half of residents identify as Christian (53.8%). Those with no religion make up 37.4% of the population, which is well above the state figure.

Education levels are among the lowest in the area, with only 18.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $833, which is far below the national figure. While typical personal income is low at $512, 18.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of residents. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and asthma being the most reported conditions.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.0% of people providing care, well above the national average. Additionally, 7.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The small number of First Nations residents identified are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 60.

People living alone are very common here, representing 38.9% of households, which is far above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas at 20.7%.

Renting is very common, with 50.0% of households renting, far above the national figure. Homes are generally smaller, with 47.2% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 10.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Only 40.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 13.3%, well above the state and national averages, with many working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.