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Goolgowi
5 km²
A short walk to local shops, schools, and parks defines daily life in Goolgowi. This small community of 334 people has grown by 55% since 2011 and is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 36. It is a place where many people live in large, detached houses and a high proportion of families include one parent. The area is strongly rooted in Australia, with very few residents born overseas or speaking a language other than English.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 13.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While children under 15 are more common here than in most similar areas, the proportion of seniors has risen to 15.0% since 2011.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and those born overseas make up only 3.6%, far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language here; only 1.2% of residents use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 48.8%, while 35.9% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 29.8% having completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,222, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen to 13.6% since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37.1% of residents, with asthma and arthritis being the most frequent.
Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 16.0% of people helping out. Participation in unpaid care for others is much lower than in most similar areas.
One-parent families are far more common than the national average at 25.0%, though this is 11 points lower than in 2011. About 26.4% of people live alone.
Large homes are the norm, with 80.0% of houses having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in similar areas, though typical weekly rent at $220 is far below the national figure.
Cars are essential for travel, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, a figure that has fallen sharply since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with 29.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Full-time employment is very high at 68.1%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or agriculture, and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.0%.
The area is quite walkable for daily needs, with over 90% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks, although there is no nearby public transport or health services.