# Goombungee

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Rest of Qld › Toowoomba › 4354, QLD

Area: 76 km²

Far lower incomes than the national average define Goombungee, a small Queensland community of 1,066 people. It is an older area, with a typical resident aged 43 and a high proportion of seniors. The community has a strong First Nations presence and a high number of detached houses. Life here is centered on family, with nearly half of the households consisting of couples with children.

## Demographics & Identity

Residents are noticeably older than the state and national average, with 21.7% aged 65 and over. This is balanced by a higher-than-usual share of children under 15, at 19.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,066 | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 43 yrs | +10.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.7% | +84.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.7% | +39.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.5% | -13.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.4% | -18.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 27.5%, Seniors (65+) 21.7%, Young adults (25–44) 20.8%, Children (0–14) 19.5%, Youth (15–24) 10.9%

**Marital status** — Married 48.1%, Never married 30.1%, Divorced 11.2%, Separated 5.4%, Widowed 5.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.0% | +28.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 83.9%, England 2.3%, New Zealand 1.2%

**Ancestry** — Australian 46.4%, English 35.9%, German 14.3%, Scottish 11.0%, Irish 10.3%, Chinese 2.7%, Dutch 1.2%, Italian 0.8%

## Language

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. This makes the area far less linguistically diverse than the rest of Australia, where 22.3% use another language at home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 4.6% | +427.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.9% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 89.9%, Mandarin 2.1%, Cantonese 0.5%

## Religion

Over half the population identifies as Christian. This is reflected in a lower proportion of people with no religion (34%) compared to the state average of 41.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 34.0% | +111.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 54.3%, No religion 34.0%, Not stated 8.3%, Buddhism 3.1%, Other religions 0.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 41.4% | +36.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 7.9% | +21.3% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 4.81 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| Average school size | 80 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 992 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 41.4%, Year 10 31.4%, Year 9 or below 12.9%, Year 11 6.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 48.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.3%, Bachelor degree 11.2%, Certificate I / II 4.5%, Postgraduate degree 1.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 19.4%, Management & commerce 12.3%, Society & culture 11.8%, Education 8.8%, Health 7.7%, Architecture & building 7.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.1%, Agriculture & environment 3.9%, Natural & physical sciences 1.3%, Information technology 1.1%, Creative arts 0.6%

## Income

Incomes are much lower than the national typicals. The typical weekly household income is $1,218, which is well below the Australian figure of $1,746.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $595 | +28.2% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,218 | +29.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,405 | +24.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 4.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 8.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 36.7%, $1,500–$2,999 24.4%, Under $650 17.6%, $3,000–$3,999 6.6%, $4,000 or more 2.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 47.0%, $650–$1,499 30.9%, $1,500–$2,999 10.7%, $3,000 or more 1.5%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 7.1% needing help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 35.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.1% | +29.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 13.6%, Arthritis 11.7%, Mental health 10.9%, Other condition 7.2%, Diabetes 6.4%, Heart disease 6.0%, Cancer 4.6%, Lung condition 3.2%, Stroke 1.4%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 56.0%, One condition 21.9%, Two conditions 7.3%, Three or more 6.4%

## Community Participation

The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members (5.9%) than the national average. About 16.8% of people also spend time volunteering.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 16.8% | -26.3% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.5% | -4.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.9% | -13.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 24.5% | -12.1% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 17.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 61 | — |
| First Nations median age | 17 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 35.5% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 19.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $464 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,625 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.9% | — |

## Family & Households

Family structures vary, though couples with children make up 48.1% of homes. One-parent families are much more common here (18%) than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 18.0% | +36.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 26.2% | +6.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.1%, Couples without children 31.6%, One-parent families 18.0%, Other families 1.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 40.4%, 1 person 26.2%, 4 people 11.3%, 3 people 10.0%, 5 people 8.4%, 6 or more 6.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is almost entirely made up of separate houses (97.1%). A high proportion of residents own their homes outright (39.4%), far above the national figure of 31%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | +28.2% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,257 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 17.8% | -24.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 39.4% | +5.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 97.1% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 80.1% | -0.1% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 40.4%, Owned outright 39.4%, Rented 17.8%, Other tenure 2.6%, Not stated 1.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 97.1%, Flat or apartment 1.6%, Townhouse / semi-detached 0.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 50.7%, 4 bedrooms 23.9%, 2 bedrooms 14.7%, 5 or more 5.5%, 1 bedroom 3.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 67.6%, Under $200 25.0%, $350–$549 4.4%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 48.1%, Under $1,000 33.1%, $1,800–$2,999 15.6%, $3,000 or more 1.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 1.6% | -60.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 8.1% | +23.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 109 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 69.7%, Worked at home 8.1%, Car (passenger) 5.1%, Walked 3.7%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.5%, 1 vehicle 31.1%, 3 vehicles 13.7%, 4 or more 11.1%, No vehicle 1.6%

## Migration & Movement

Movement into the area is high, with a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas compared to the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 36.3% | -5.0% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 31.8% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is less common here (54%) than in the state. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | +85.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 54.0% | -3.0% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.9% | -9.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 11.8%, Construction 11.3%, Retail trade 10.0%, Manufacturing 8.8%, Public administration & safety 8.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 6.5%, Transport & warehousing 6.3%, Other services 5.8%, Education & training 5.6%, Accommodation & food 4.6%, Administrative & support 4.2%, Wholesale trade 3.7%, Professional & technical 2.3%, Mining 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.9%, Finance & insurance 1.9%, Arts & recreation 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 19.4%, Labourers 14.8%, Clerical & administrative 12.3%, Professionals 11.6%, Community & personal service 10.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 10.6%, Managers 10.4%, Sales workers 7.6%

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.7. While many homes are near a school or health service, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 2.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 3.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 61.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 66.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 68.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 62.5% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.7% | — |

## Schools serving Goombungee

1 school, 80 students, average ICSEA 992.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Goombungee State School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 80 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31195/goombungee