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Goomalling
4 km²
A very walkable rural hub, Goomalling (L) is a small community where most daily needs are within a short stroll. It is a significantly older area than the national average, with a typical resident aged 55 and a large proportion of seniors. The population has grown by 27% since 2011, though it remains a quiet place where nearly half of all residents live alone. This shift toward an older, smaller-household demographic is reflected in the town's changing housing and family structures.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 34.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 24 points since 2011. There is also a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 6.3%, which is well above the Australian average.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, while 12.5% of people were born overseas. This is far below the national figure and represents a 10 point drop since 2011.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.
About 47.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 36.5% have no religion. This last figure is a little below the national average, despite rising 9.1 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly incomes are also well below the national average at $638.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.4% of people. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.
Volunteering is very common, with 23.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also higher than most areas, while child care and housework rates are much lower.
Living arrangements are distinct, as 46.0% of people live alone, which is far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.0 people, well below the national figure of 2.5.
Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $180, far below the national figure. While 42.0% of homes are owned outright, 27.0% of households are renting, an 11 point increase since 2011.
The community relies almost entirely on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41.8% owning one car and 34.4% owning two.
The population is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, and 59.8% of people are employed full-time. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure at 47.1%.
The town is very walkable, with a score of 6.4 and 89.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Residents have easy access to essentials, with 95.3% within a short walk of groceries and 88.5% near health services.