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Goombi

111 km²

Families with children are very common in Goombi, where the typical resident is just 35. This small community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a high proportion of children under 15. It is a relatively wealthy area where a high number of residents are university-qualified and earn well above the national figure. These traits combine to create a small, high-earning population focused on family life.

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Children under 15 make up 32.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. The community is also very traditional in its structure, with 79.4% of residents married and no one in a de facto relationship.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average where 22.3% of people use another language.

Christianity is the primary religious affiliation at 51.8%. Only 21.4% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high proportion of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26.5%), which is well above the state average. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Goombi is a high-income area, with typical weekly household earnings of $3,083, far above the national figure of $1,746. Nearly 30% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 19.6%, which is well below the national average. No residents require help with daily activities.

Participation is high, with 35.3% of people volunteering and 44.1% caring for children unpaid. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 11.4% of residents having served.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.7 people per home compared to the national average of 2.5. Most households are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,500, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, weekly rents are far below the national average at $225.

The area is very car-dependent, with no public transport available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 30% of people work from home, well above the national figure.

About 30.6% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Work is primarily in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and construction. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, which is well below the national rate.

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

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