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Gooroolba

31 km²

A sparsely populated rural area, Gooroolba is a small community of just 21 people. It is an older community where the typical resident is 50, far older than the national figure of 38. The area is almost entirely composed of Australian-born residents who speak only English. With very few children and no young adults, the community is shaped by a mature population living in a quiet, car-dependent setting.

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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the Queensland and Australian figures of 38. While older adults make up nearly half the population, children under 15 account for only 14.3%, well below the national average of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 90.5% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the Queensland figure of 22.7% and the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 90.5% of residents. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main faith for 76.2% of residents. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 23.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical weekly family income is $1,249, which is far below the Queensland figure of $2,024.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 42.9% of residents, with arthritis being the most frequent. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

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

There are 2.4 people per home, which is about the same as the Queensland and Australian figures of 2.5.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $975, far below the national figure of $1,863. Residents live in higher density per room than usual, with 1.00 person per bedroom.

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

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Manufacturing (50%).

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

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