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Goodooga
1 km²
A very small population of 179 people marks Goodooga as one of the smallest communities in its class. It is a young community where 72.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. The area is defined by a high proportion of young children and a typical age of just 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This reflects a community with strong family ties but significant economic challenges.
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The population is much younger than most areas, with 22.3% of people being children under 15. De facto relationships are very common here, at 21.1%, which is well above the national figure.
No one in the community was born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents were born in Australia, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
About 40.2% of people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.8%.
Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 2.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Year 9 education or below.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $680. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.
Mental health conditions are reported at 2.2%, which is well below the national figure. About 26.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, similar to the state average.
Volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 2.8%, which is far below the national figure. However, 27.5% of people do a lot of unpaid housework, well above the state average.
One-parent families make up 35.8% of households, which is far above the national figure. There is also a high number of people living alone, accounting for 39.3% of homes.
Rental properties are very common at 47.5%, far above the state average. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly payment of $173.
Public transport is not used for commuting, and 31.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. Many people walk to work.
The community is very stable, with only 9.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure and shows a significant drop since 2011.
Only 30.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is a little above the national average.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service, but there are no groceries within that distance. The area is generally car-dependent.