Woodford - D'Aguilar

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 39, and while the number of children has fallen since 2011, there are more seniors now, with 17.4% aged 65 and over.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.6% born here and only 12.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the dominant language, and the own 2.2% of people using another language at home is among the lowest in the country. Only 0.1% of residents speak little or no English.

People with no religion make up 40.5% of the community, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. This has seen a significant rise of 17 percentage points since 2011.

Schooling levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 39.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and only 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,632 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more per week is much lower than in most other areas.

About 6.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 25.9% of residents, with arthritis being the most common.

The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.1%. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011, and fewer people provide unpaid care compared to most other areas.

First Nations people in this area are noticeably older, with a typical age of 29 compared to 24 nationally. While unemployment is well below the national rate at 7.1%, Year 12 completion is far below at 19.1%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per house. This is consistent with the fact that 54.7% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 97% of all homes. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 14.2% of households renting, while 36.9% own their home outright.

Cars are essential, as 98.1% of homes have at least one vehicle and almost no one uses public transport to get to work. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest in the country at 3%.

Only 46.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common jobs are in construction, health care, and as technicians or tradespeople.

While the area has a high score for access to money and resources, it ranks very low for education and job skills. Overall, the population is growing quickly, with a 16.9% increase since 2021.

The region is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,206mm. It also experiences higher average minimum and maximum temperatures than most of Queensland.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.