Goodwood

Goodwood has a strong First Nations presence at 12.9%, which is well above the state and national figures. It is also a family-oriented area, with children under 15 making up 23.9% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 12.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 42.6% of people report having no religion, a figure slightly above the Queensland average. Christianity is also common at 40.6%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the national figure at 43.1%.

Incomes are significantly lower than the state and national averages, with the typical household earning $1,187 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 16.8%, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid work is very common, as 40.5% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on housework. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare at 30.6% and a strong history of Defence Force service at 5.1%.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 12 years. However, household incomes for First Nations people are well below the state and national figures at $1,074.

Homes in Goodwood are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 56.1% of families.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 88.2% have three or more bedrooms. While 37.3% of homes are owned outright, typical mortgage payments of $1,378 are well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and nearly 30% have three or more.

The community is relatively stable, as only 31.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 47.1% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average. Those employed are often found in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or health care and social assistance.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.