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Goolwa North

8 km²

Goolwa North is characterised by a notably older population, household incomes well below most areas and somewhat more residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population1,307▲ +53.9%since 2011Median age66 yrs▲ +17.9%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over53.9%Children under 159.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4122122

Age structure

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 54%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Young adults (25–44) (12%).

Seniors (65+)53.9%
Older adults (45–64)20.6%
Young adults (25–44)11.5%
Children (0–14)9.0%
Youth (15–24)4.2%

Marital status

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (18%) and Divorced (13%).

  • Married58%
  • Never married18%
  • Divorced13%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Australia at 83%, followed by England (14%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia73.9%
England12.9%
New Zealand1.2%
South Africa0.5%
India0.2%
Vietnam0.2%
Italy0.2%

Language

People using another language at home1.7%

Language used at home

In Goolwa North, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Greek (0%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only94.6%
Greek0.3%
Vietnamese0.2%
Italian0.2%

Religion

People with no religion46.7%

Religious affiliation

In Goolwa North, the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (49%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion50%
  • Christianity49%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.6%

Highest year of school

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 11 (26%) and Year 10 (25%).

Year 1237.6%
Year 1124.4%
Year 1023.8%
Year 9 or below9.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$520▲ +23.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$948▲ +17.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,119▲ +24.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week2.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.8%

Household income distribution

In Goolwa North, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 53%, followed by Under $650 (23%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

$650–$1,49951.0%
Under $65022.3%
$1,500–$2,99917.6%
$3,000–$3,9992.7%
$4,000 or more2.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition45.5%People with a mental health condition10.5%People needing help with daily activities7.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Mental health (13%) and Heart disease (12%).

Arthritis19.9%
Mental health10.5%
Heart disease10.2%
Other condition9.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Asthma8.5%
Cancer6.8%
Lung condition3.7%
Stroke1.5%
Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers23.9%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid16.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -9.1%since 2011One-parent families8.3%

Family composition

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Couples without children at 63%, followed by Couples with children (28%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples without children63%
  • Couples with children28%
  • One-parent families8%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$270▲ +22.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,246▲ +11.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -40.0%since 2011Households renting14.0%Homes owned outright64.3%Separate (detached) houses96.8%

How homes are owned or rented

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Owned outright at 64%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (19%) and Rented (14%).

  • Owned outright64%
  • Owned with a mortgage19%
  • Rented14%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached2%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)64.7%
Worked at home7.4%
Car (passenger)4.6%
Walked2.8%
Bus1.5%
Bicycle0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years43.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.6%Labour-force participation29.2%Employed full-time44.8%

Industries people work in

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Construction (13%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance18.4%
Construction12.9%
Retail trade12.0%
Accommodation & food7.4%
Education & training6.7%
Public administration & safety6.1%
Other services6.1%
Manufacturing5.8%
Transport & warehousing5.2%
Professional & technical5.2%

Occupations people work in

In Goolwa North, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Technicians & trades18.1%
Professionals13.2%
Community & personal service12.3%
Sales workers12.0%
Managers11.3%
Clerical & administrative11.3%
Labourers11.3%
Machinery operators & drivers6.4%

Nearby areas

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