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Goolman
21 km²
A small population of just 47 people lives in Goolman, making it a sparsely populated rural area. It is a high-earning community where the typical household income is far above the national figure. Most residents are Australian-born and English-speaking, and there is a strong presence of families with children. The area is heavily car-dependent and stands out for its very high rates of full-time employment.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors make up only 8.5% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average.
Every resident was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national average. Those with English, Australian, and Scottish ancestry are the most common.
English is the only language used at home, and the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.
More than half of the community reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.8%.
The area has much lower levels of formal qualifications than most similar places; only 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household and family earnings of $3,124, which is far above the national figure. About 25.6% of people earn over $2,000 a week, a rate far above the national average.
General health is strong, with the rate of long-term health conditions being well below the national figure. However, the proportion of people with a mental health condition is a little above the national average.
A high 12.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the volunteer rate is well below the national average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
Monthly home-loan payments are very high, with a typical payment of $2,550, which is well above the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 9.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years, though this is a little below the national figure.
Jobs are plentiful and stable, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. The proportion of adults working or looking for work is far above the national average, and 65.6% are employed full-time.
Goolman is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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