Goodar

The community is far younger than the state and national figures, with 30.7% of people being children under 15. First Nations people make up 8.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.0% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the sole language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 25.7% of people reporting no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, as only 33.8% of residents completed Year 12 and 8.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly personal income is $1,145, which is well above the national figure of $805. This is reflected in the households, where 33.3% earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national average.

Residents are in very good health, with only 16.8% having a long-term health condition and 0.0% needing help with daily activities, both far below national figures.

Volunteerism is high at 20.3%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. However, fewer people provide unpaid care or do housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents are notably older, with a typical age of 30, and they earn significantly more than the state average, with a typical personal income of $1,437.

Families tend to be large, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Most households are couples with children, representing 72.4% of the community.

Every home in Goodar is a separate house and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far below the national average at only 16.7%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and 0.0% of people using public transport to commute.

About 34.4% of people have moved in the last five years, which is a higher rate than most similar areas, though well below the state average.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 73.3% of people working full-time. The vast majority of the workforce, 75.6%, is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.