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Gooram

109 km²

Gooram stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with a notably older population and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population141—since 2011Median age56 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over24.8%Children under 157.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41313

Age structure

In Gooram, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 37%, followed by Seniors (65+) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)34.0%
Seniors (65+)24.8%
Young adults (25–44)14.2%
Youth (15–24)10.6%
Children (0–14)7.8%

Marital status

In Gooram, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married59%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gooram, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (4%).

Australia80.9%
England3.5%

Language

People using another language at home7.1%

Language used at home

In Gooram, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only82.3%

Religion

People with no religion39.0%

Religious affiliation

In Gooram, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (47%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • Christianity50%
  • No religion47%
  • Buddhism3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.8%

Highest year of school

In Gooram, the largest group is Year 12 at 62%, followed by Year 11 (20%) and Year 10 (11%).

Year 1253.8%
Year 1117.6%
Year 109.2%
Year 9 or below5.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$697—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,208—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,150—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.5%

Household income distribution

In Gooram, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $4,000 or more (20%).

$650–$1,49930.5%
Under $65025.4%
$4,000 or more18.6%
$3,000–$3,99911.9%
$1,500–$2,9995.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.5%People with a mental health condition8.5%People needing help with daily activities2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gooram, the largest group is Arthritis at 29%, followed by Mental health (21%) and Asthma (18%).

Arthritis11.3%
Mental health8.5%
Asthma7.1%
Other condition4.3%
Heart disease3.5%
Diabetes2.8%
Lung condition2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.6%People providing unpaid care15.2%People caring for children unpaid9.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2—since 2011One-parent families7.8%

Family composition

In Gooram, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (42%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children42%
  • One-parent families7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$165—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,000—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright52.5%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Gooram, the largest group is Owned outright at 61%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Other tenure (6%).

  • Owned outright61%
  • Owned with a mortgage33%
  • Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Gooram, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Gooram, the largest group is Car (driver) at 52%, followed by Worked at home (37%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)46.7%
Worked at home33.3%
Car (passenger)5.3%
Walked4.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years16.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation64.8%Employed full-time62.7%

Industries people work in

In Gooram, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 39%, followed by Accommodation & food (8%) and Arts & recreation (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing38.7%
Accommodation & food8.0%
Arts & recreation8.0%
Rental & real estate6.7%
Professional & technical6.7%
Construction5.3%
Public administration & safety5.3%
Health care & social assistance5.3%
Retail trade4.0%
Transport & warehousing4.0%

Occupations people work in

In Gooram, the largest group is Managers at 30%, followed by Professionals (21%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Managers33.3%
Professionals22.7%
Clerical & administrative16.0%
Sales workers13.3%
Labourers8.0%
Community & personal service6.7%
Technicians & trades5.3%
Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

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