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Goolboo

6 km²

A tiny, car-dependent pocket of the Cassowary Coast, Goolboo is a very small community of just 25 people. It is a place for adults, with no children under 15 and a typical resident age of 50, which is far older than the national figure. The community is notably wealthy, with typical family and personal incomes far above those seen across Queensland and Australia.

Household incomes here are high, yet Goolboo's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 50. There are no children under 15 living here, and the proportion of people aged 65 and over is well below the Queensland figure of 17%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and there are no overseas-born residents, which is far below the national figure. People of Australian ancestry make up 52% of the population, followed by Italian at 40% and German at 12%.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 32% of residents have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Those who are religious are mostly Christian, at 24%.

There are two schools within 3km, though the average school size and school advantage scores are much lower than most similar areas.

Goolboo is a high-income area, with a typical weekly family income of $3,583, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. Personal weekly incomes are also far above the national figure at $1,562.

About 28% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition is much lower than most areas.

No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, a figure that is a little below the national average of 2.8%.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 50, which is far older than the national figure. Personal and household incomes for First Nations residents are higher than those seen across the country.

Most households are couples with children, making up 70% of families. Because of this, there are 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national average of 2.5.

Rental prices are low here, with typical weekly rent at $225, far below the national figure of $375. There is a high density of people per bedroom at 1.0, which is well above the national figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community has seen some movement, with 40% of people moving in the last five years, which is about the same as the national figure.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 44%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Goolboo is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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