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Goldsborough
13 km²
Rapid growth has transformed Goldsborough into a much larger community, with the population more than doubling since 2011. It is now a predominantly young area, as the typical resident is just 38 and children under 15 make up nearly a quarter of the population. This shift is reflected in the homes, which are almost exclusively large detached houses filled with families. With typical incomes well above the national figure, the area has become a more affluent hub for working professionals and young parents.
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The community has grown significantly, adding 582 people since 2011. It is much younger than most areas, with a high proportion of children and far fewer seniors than the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the dominant language for 91% of the community. While the use of other languages at home has risen slightly since 2011, it remains far below the national average.
The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 25 points since 2011, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.6%.
Education levels have climbed, with the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rising 26 points since 2011. Qualifications in engineering and management are particularly common.
Incomes are among the highest for this area type; the typical household earns $2,274 a week, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is evident in the 26.9% of households earning over $3,000 weekly.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help with activities.
A high number of people—34.6%—care for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. This aligns with the high number of children living in the area.
Families are the norm here, with 64.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, very few people live alone, and homes are larger than usual with an average of 2.9 people.
Every single home is a separate detached house, and 88.4% have three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments have risen by $1,000 since 2011.
Cars are essential here, as 50.4% of homes have two vehicles and almost no one uses public transport. About 10.5% of the workforce now works from home.
The area is quite mobile, with 39.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.4% of the population.
Employment is very strong, with 73.8% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%.
This is a car-dependent area with no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.