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Googong

7 km²

Googong is characterised by household incomes well above most areas and a well-above-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has a notably young population and more residents than most areas.

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📍 Googong, Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,224▼ -33.4%since 2011 Median age31 yrs▼ -20.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.3%People aged 65 and over3.6%Children under 1530.2%People in a de facto relationship15.8%▲ +58.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Googong, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 43%, followed by Children (0–14) (30%) and Older adults (45–64) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)42.6%

Children (0–14)30.2%

Older adults (45–64)15.9%

Youth (15–24)7.9%

Seniors (65+)3.6%

Marital status

In Googong, the largest group is Married at 63%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (5%).

Married63%
Never married29%
Divorced5%
Separated2%
Widowed1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Googong, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by India (5%) and England (3%).

Australia77.2%

India4.3%

England2.4%

Philippines1.5%

South Africa1.2%

New Zealand1.0%

China0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.2%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In Googong, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (29%) and Irish (8%).

Australian40.8%

English32.3%

Irish9.1%

Scottish8.9%

Italian5.3%

Indian5.2%

German3.6%

Filipino2.1%

Dutch1.4%

Chinese1.4%

Language

People using another language at home18.1%

Language used at home

In Googong, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Punjabi (3%) and Hindi (1%).

English only78.4%

Punjabi2.8%

Hindi0.9%

Tagalog0.7%

Arabic0.6%

Italian0.5%

Mandarin0.5%

Vietnamese0.3%

Greek0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion35.8%

Religious affiliation

In Googong, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (38%) and Hinduism (4%).

Christianity52%
No religion38%
Hinduism4%
Other religions3%
Islam3%
Buddhism1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1276.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher35.6%

Highest year of school

In Googong, the largest group is Year 12 at 80%, followed by Year 10 (12%) and Year 11 (6%).

Year 1276.8%

Year 1011.2%

Year 115.6%

Year 9 or below2.4%

Highest qualification level

In Googong, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 33%, followed by Certificate III / IV (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Bachelor degree29.8%

Certificate III / IV23.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.9%

Postgraduate degree12.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.5%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Googong, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Management & commerce25.0%

Society & culture14.1%

Engineering & related12.0%

Health9.6%

Education6.6%

Information technology6.3%

Architecture & building5.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%

Natural & physical sciences3.0%

Creative arts2.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,629▲ +262.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$3,363▲ +342.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,444▲ +265.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week31.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week57.4%

Household income distribution

In Googong, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and $3,000–$3,999 (26%).

$4,000 or more32.3%

$1,500–$2,99930.9%

$3,000–$3,99925.0%

$650–$1,4995.0%

Under $6501.8%

Personal income distribution

In Googong, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99944.2%

$650–$1,49924.9%

Under $65017.0%

$3,000 or more9.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.3%People with a mental health condition8.6%People needing help with daily activities2.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Googong, the largest group is None at 76%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (4%).

None72.3%

One condition17.6%

Two conditions3.8%

Three or more0.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Googong, the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Asthma (24%) and Other condition (22%).

Mental health8.6%

Asthma8.6%

Other condition8.0%

Arthritis4.5%

Diabetes2.6%

Heart disease1.4%

Cancer1.3%

Lung condition0.6%

Stroke0.3%

Dementia0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.3%People providing unpaid care9.5%People caring for children unpaid45.9%People who served in the Defence Force13.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.2%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1▲ +34.8%since 2011 One-parent families6.9%People living alone8.7%▼ -73.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Googong, the largest group is Couples with children at 75%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children75%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families7%
Other families0%

Household size

In Googong, the largest group is 4 people at 28%, followed by 2 people (28%) and 3 people (22%).

4 people28.3%

2 people27.7%

3 people22.4%

5 people9.3%

1 person8.7%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$531—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,600▲ +118.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting20.5%Homes owned outright6.7%Separate (detached) houses93.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms94.5%▲ +30.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Googong, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 72%, followed by Rented (21%) and Owned outright (7%).

Owned with a mortgage72%
Rented21%
Owned outright7%
Other tenure0%

Types of homes

In Googong, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house94%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In Googong, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 64%, followed by 3 bedrooms (22%) and 5 or more (9%).

4 bedrooms63.5%

3 bedrooms22.0%

5 or more9.0%

2 bedrooms3.3%

1 bedroom1.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Googong, the largest group is $550–$749 at 36%, followed by $350–$549 (28%) and $200–$349 (22%).

$550–$74935.1%

$350–$54928.0%

$200–$34921.7%

$750 or more13.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Googong, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 55%, followed by $3,000 or more (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (12%).

$1,800–$2,99952.6%

$3,000 or more29.5%

$1,000–$1,79911.2%

Under $1,0003.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.2%▼ -98.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Googong, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 63%, followed by 1 vehicle (18%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles62.5%

1 vehicle17.9%

3 vehicles13.6%

4 or more5.3%

No vehicle0.2%

How people get to work

In Googong, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)70.4%

Worked at home10.5%

Car (passenger)3.8%

Walked1.1%

Bus0.6%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years77.3%Recent arrivals from overseas9.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.6%Labour-force participation84.7%Employed full-time72.6%

Industries people work in

In Googong, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 37%, followed by Health care & social assistance (11%) and Construction (10%).

Public administration & safety36.0%

Health care & social assistance10.8%

Construction9.7%

Professional & technical8.7%

Education & training6.7%

Retail trade5.3%

Accommodation & food3.1%

Manufacturing2.7%

Other services2.6%

Administrative & support2.3%

Occupations people work in

In Googong, the largest group is Professionals at 28%, followed by Managers (21%) and Clerical & administrative (17%).

Professionals27.3%

Managers20.9%

Clerical & administrative17.0%

Technicians & trades11.5%

Community & personal service9.6%

Sales workers5.2%

Labourers3.5%

Machinery operators & drivers2.6%

Nearby areas

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