Goondiwindi

The population is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.8%, which is well above the national figure. First Nations people also make up a much larger share of the community at 8.1% compared to 3.2% across Australia.

This is a community with very deep local roots, as only 6.3% of people were born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 87.3% of people at home. Very few residents speak another language, and the share of people who speak little or no English is well below the national average.

Religious affiliation is much more common here than in most areas. About 61.9% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion are far fewer than the national figure.

Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well below the national figure at 48.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $859, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Residents report fewer long-term health issues than most areas. Both long-term health conditions (26.9%) and mental health conditions (7.1%) are a little below the state figures.

The community is highly active, with 20.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid childcare, at a rate a little above the state average.

There are 505 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the national average with a typical age of 21. Unemployment for this group is a little above the national figure at 13.4%.

Family life varies, with 56.3% of homes consisting of couples with children. A higher than usual share of people live alone, at 26.6%, and one-parent families are more common than in most similar areas.

Homes here are typically larger, with 81.7% having three or more bedrooms. While separate houses are far more common than in the state average, renting is also much more frequent at 35.5%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with 73.5% of people driving to work and 0% using public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, though 38.2% of people moved in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas are well above the national figure.

Employment is a strength here, with 64.8% of people working full-time—well above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in healthcare and social assistance.

The town is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score well below the state average. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, almost no one is within 10 minutes of public transport.