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Goode Beach
1 km²
A significant shift toward an older population has occurred in Goode Beach since 2011, as the typical resident's age rose to 63. This small community has shrunk by 31% over the last decade, and it is now defined by a high proportion of seniors and well-qualified professionals. Most people here live in large, detached homes and enjoy a high level of home ownership. It is a quiet, car-dependent area where nearly half of the residents are now aged 65 or over.
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The area is far older than the national average, with 45.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.0% of the population, a figure that fell 14 points since 2011.
People born overseas make up 29.8% of the community, which is a little above the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 51.9%.
English is the dominant language, with 92.6% of people using it at home. Very few people use another language, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
A majority of residents have no religion, at 54.7%. This is far above the national figure and represents a 25 point increase since 2011.
The community is highly qualified; 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. This represents a 40 point increase since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,233, which is well below the national figure. However, the typical personal income of $774 is higher than in most similar areas.
While 31.8% of people have a long-term health condition, only 3.1% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas.
Volunteer rates are among the highest at this level at 28.9%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.5% of people providing support, and 35.8% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly.
Most homes are occupied by couples without children (70.2%) and are smaller than average, with just 2.0 people per home.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 60.2% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Most dwellings are large, with 88.1% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. About 14.2% of the workforce now works from home, up 11 points since 2011.
About 34.0% of residents moved in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in the latest census.
Only 45.7% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average. The unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%.
Goode Beach is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.