Gooramadda

The community is much older than most areas, with no children under 15 living here. While seniors make up 14.5% of the population, the largest group is older adults aged 45 to 64, who account for 41.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 41.9%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the only language used at home in Gooramadda. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

A high 56.5% of residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 35.5%.

While 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 44.1% completed Year 12.

Incomes here are very high, with the typical family earning $2,874 a week, well above the national figure. About 20.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities is a little above the state average at 8.1%. However, long-term health conditions are well below the national figure, affecting 21% of residents.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. This high level of community spirit sits alongside very low rates of unpaid childcare and housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 33.3%, which is well above the national average. People per home is a little below the state figure at 2.3.

Every single home in Gooramadda is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 37.5% owned outright, and 79.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and no one commutes via public transport. Most people drive to work or work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 67.6%, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in construction.

Gooramadda is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.