Goonumbla

The area is far younger than most of the state, with a typical age of 28 and very few seniors. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is higher than the national figure.

The community has very little overseas influence, with no residents born abroad and a population that is almost entirely of Australian or British ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home here, which is far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the main faith for 63.3% of residents, while those reporting no religion are well below the national figure at 27.6%.

Many residents have a trade background, with 37.2% holding a Certificate III or IV. Qualifications in agriculture and the environment are common, making up 30.2% of degrees.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, but personal weekly incomes are about the same as the rest of Australia at $812.

The community has one of the lowest rates of long-term health conditions at 14.3%, though mental health conditions are a little above the state average.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here at 37%, far above the national figure. There is also a strong culture of unpaid care for children and housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.2% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household, and 74% of families consist of couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. While 38.5% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay typical monthly payments of $600, which is far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. However, working from home is very common, accounting for 32.7% of workers.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.1% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Job prospects are strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high percentage of adults working or looking for work. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area completely reliant on vehicles.