Gooburrum

The community is notably older than the state and national averages, with 24% of residents aged 65 and over. This shift is reflected in the age structure, where older adults and seniors make up over half the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 14.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state or nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, German, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 93.8% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the national figure. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 1.6%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 59% of people identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 33.1%, which is well below the state and national figures.

While the area has a fair number of schools nearby, a much lower percentage of residents have completed Year 12 compared to the rest of Australia. Those with a bachelor degree or higher are also well below the national figure at 16.5%.

Household incomes are generally in line with the state, though typical personal weekly income is a little below the national figure at $693. About 21.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas; 39.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

A higher than average 13.9% of people provide unpaid care, and more residents spend 15 or more hours on housework than is typical for the state. Volunteers make up 16.6% of the population, slightly above the national average.

The First Nations community is smaller than in 75% of similar areas. Those who identify as First Nations are noticeably older, with a typical age of 30, and far fewer have completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Houses tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, which is higher than most areas. This is driven by families, as 52.7% of households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.2% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very high, with 52.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Cars are essential here, as 70.6% of people drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 6.6%, which is far below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and nation. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national average at 5.8%.

About 57.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and agriculture.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.