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Woree
6 km²
A significant gap in income and education separates Woree from the rest of the state and nation. This community is marked by a high First Nations population and a typical household income that is well below the national figure. It is a place of contrast, where many residents face financial disadvantage but enjoy an exceptionally walkable environment with easy access to schools and parks. Over the last decade, the area has grown slightly and become older, with a notable increase in seniors.
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First Nations people make up 16.1% of the population, a figure far above the national average. The typical resident is 38, and the number of people aged 65 and over rose 5.5 percentage points since 2011.
About 19.6% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the Philippines is the most frequent overseas birthplace.
Around 16.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, a little above the Queensland average. This diversity is reflected in the use of Punjabi and Tagalog, though 68.7% of people speak only English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 43.9%, while 35.4% of people report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure, although it rose 16 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, though it rose 5.3 percentage points since 2011.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical weekly household earning $1,152. Only 7.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.
A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 25.6% of residents, which is a little below the national figure.
Volunteer rates are well below the national average at 9.6%. This trend of lower participation is also seen in unpaid childcare and housework, both of which are much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations people are a strong presence here, with 22.2% speaking a traditional language. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 22.6%, which is far above the national figure.
One-parent families are very common at 29.9%, far above the national average. Additionally, 33.4% of people live alone, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Renters make up 51.7% of the community, far above the national figure. Homes here are typically smaller and more affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $280, which is well below the national average.
More homes lack a motor vehicle compared to most areas. While 60.2% of workers drive to work, 9.7% now work from home, a significant rise from 2011.
About 38.2% of residents moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals fell 7.7 percentage points since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is well above the national figure. Those who are working are most often employed in health care and social assistance.
Woree is among the most disadvantaged areas in the region, ranking lowest for overall advantage and access to resources. Population growth since 2021 has been much lower than the state average.
The area is very wet and warm, with average annual rainfall far above the Queensland average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.
The area is very walkable, with 91.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Over 92% of residents can walk to a school within 15 minutes, far above the state average.