Good Night

The population is far older than the Queensland and national average of 38, though children under 15 make up 19.9% of the community. About 6.0% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Most people were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home, meaning no residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Almost half of the community (45.0%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 35.7% of residents completing Year 12 and just 4.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $919, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the national average of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, affecting 13.9% of residents, which is well above the national average.

The community has a high number of Defence Force veterans at 5.6%, well above the national figure of 2.8%. Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations population is older than the national average, with a typical age of 50. While their household income is well below the national average, typical personal income for First Nations people is far above the national figure.

Many people live alone here, with 35.8% of households being single person, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Homes are typically small, with 2.2 people per dwelling.

Every home in Good Night is a separate house, and 56.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31.0%. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $50.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Working from home is very common, accounting for 27.1% of workers, far above the national figure.

Around 33.3% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 41.7% of the workforce. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.