Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Gorae West

70 km²

Gorae West has a slightly less degree-qualified population and household incomes a little above the norm.

📍 Gorae West, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population237▼ -45.3%since 2011 Median age47 yrs▲ +23.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.6%People aged 65 and over15.2%Children under 1518.6%People in a de facto relationship9.7%▼ -27.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Gorae West, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Children (0–14) (18%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)39.2%

Children (0–14)18.6%

Young adults (25–44)18.6%

Seniors (65+)15.2%

Youth (15–24)11.0%

Marital status

In Gorae West, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

Married53%
Never married35%
Divorced9%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gorae West, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by Philippines (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia87.8%

Philippines4.6%

New Zealand3.4%

England2.1%

Ancestry

In Gorae West, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (32%) and Scottish (12%).

English48.5%

Australian38.4%

Scottish14.3%

Irish10.5%

German3.8%

Filipino3.4%

Italian1.3%

Dutch1.3%

Language

People using another language at home2.1%

Language used at home

In Gorae West, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (1%).

English only95.8%

Tagalog1.3%

Religion

People with no religion56.1%

Religious affiliation

In Gorae West, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (41%).

No religion59%
Christianity41%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.9%

Highest year of school

In Gorae West, the largest group is Year 12 at 34%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 11 (26%).

Year 1233.9%

Year 1028.1%

Year 1126.6%

Year 9 or below12.5%

Highest qualification level

In Gorae West, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (16%) and Bachelor degree (14%).

Certificate III / IV48.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.2%

Bachelor degree12.6%

Certificate I / II7.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.7%

Field of qualification

In Gorae West, the largest group is Engineering & related at 27%, followed by Health (18%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Engineering & related22.0%

Health14.2%

Management & commerce11.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services9.4%

Agriculture & environment7.1%

Society & culture6.3%

Education4.7%

Architecture & building3.1%

Creative arts2.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$737▲ +23.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,775▲ +20.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,906▲ +5.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.1%

Household income distribution

In Gorae West, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 30%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49927.0%

$1,500–$2,99925.8%

Under $65018.0%

$3,000–$3,99913.5%

$4,000 or more5.6%

Personal income distribution

In Gorae West, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65040.6%

$650–$1,49933.2%

$1,500–$2,99917.3%

$3,000 or more4.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.4%People with a mental health condition14.8%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Gorae West, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (7%).

None67.5%

One condition16.9%

Two conditions6.8%

Three or more4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gorae West, the largest group is Mental health at 29%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health14.8%

Arthritis9.7%

Asthma8.4%

Heart disease5.1%

Diabetes4.2%

Other condition3.8%

Cancer1.7%

Lung condition1.3%

Stroke1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.8%People providing unpaid care15.8%People caring for children unpaid26.7%People who served in the Defence Force4.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -16.1%since 2011 One-parent families12.4%People living alone28.1%▲ +104.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Gorae West, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families13%

Household size

In Gorae West, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people34.8%

1 person28.1%

3 people19.1%

4 people12.4%

6 or more5.6%

5 people3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$218▲ +67.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,246▼ -7.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting19.1%Homes owned outright42.7%Separate (detached) houses87.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms92.1%▲ +2.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Gorae West, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (19%).

Owned outright43%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented19%
Other tenure7%

Types of homes

In Gorae West, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%

Bedrooms per home

In Gorae West, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (11%).

3 bedrooms49.4%

4 bedrooms31.5%

2 bedrooms11.2%

5 or more11.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Gorae West, the largest group is Under $200 at 62%, followed by $200–$349 (38%).

Under $20047.1%

$200–$34929.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Gorae West, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 68%, followed by Under $1,000 (32%).

$1,000–$1,79953.6%

Under $1,00025.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%→ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Gorae West, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 3 vehicles (24%) and 4 or more (21%).

2 vehicles35.6%

3 vehicles21.1%

4 or more18.9%

1 vehicle13.3%

How people get to work

In Gorae West, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)61.1%

Worked at home12.2%

Car (passenger)5.3%

Walked2.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.9%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.4%Labour-force participation67.3%Employed full-time52.7%

Industries people work in

In Gorae West, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 28%, followed by Health care & social assistance (18%) and Manufacturing (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing24.4%

Health care & social assistance16.0%

Manufacturing10.7%

Transport & warehousing7.6%

Construction6.9%

Other services5.3%

Retail trade4.6%

Public administration & safety3.8%

Accommodation & food3.1%

Rental & real estate3.1%

Occupations people work in

In Gorae West, the largest group is Managers at 22%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Sales workers (13%).

Managers22.1%

Community & personal service14.5%

Sales workers13.0%

Technicians & trades12.2%

Machinery operators & drivers11.5%

Labourers10.7%

Clerical & administrative9.9%

Professionals5.3%

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👥 Demographics & Identity