Goroke

The community is far older than the national figure, with 30.5% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, which is a little above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 94.6% of the community, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 34.6%, which is well below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 34.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical household earns $837 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.8% reporting a mental health condition.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 27% volunteering, a figure far above the state and national averages. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common than usual.

First Nations people make up 3.1% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 17.

Living arrangements are varied, with 39.5% of people living alone, far above the state average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Every home in Goroke is a separate house, and 56.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, typical weekly rents are very low at just $100.

Cars are essential for most, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Only 9.3% of people work from home, far below the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 25.6% of residents having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 33.9% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the state average, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 89.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far above the state average.