Woodroffe

The area is notably young, with 23.5% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. First Nations people make up 18.4% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011, while de facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of the country.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, though there is a visible Filipino community.

English is the main language for 76.6% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 13.1% since 2011, this remains well below the national and state figures.

A majority of the community reports having no religion, at 50.4%. This is far above the national average and represents a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.

Formal qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 9.2 percentage points since 2011 to reach 45.4%.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,012, which is well above the national figure. This trend is supported by a rise in high earners, with 12.5% of people now earning $2,000 or more per week.

The community is generally healthy, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average. About 4.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the Australian figure.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, at 29.7%. Additionally, the proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force is higher than the national average.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $661, which is a little above the national figure. While 12.8% speak a First Nations language, Year 12 completion is much lower than in most similar areas.

Family sizes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are especially common, making up 22.8% of households, which is well above the national average.

Renters make up 41.3% of the community, far above the national figure, while very few people own their homes outright. Most residents live in separate houses, with 77.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars, with 72.9% driving to work and only 2% using public transport. The area has very few public transport stops compared to other areas, and very few people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 37.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12% of the population, which is a little below the national average.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 67.9%. Full-time employment is also high at 68.9%, though the unemployment rate has risen slightly since 2011 to 5.9%.

The area is ranked as having lower overall advantage and fewer job skills than 70% of similar areas. There are 132 businesses in the area, which is among the smallest for this level.

Woodroffe is exceptionally wet compared to the rest of the state, with an average annual rainfall of 1,705mm. It also experiences high temperatures, with an average maximum of 34.1 degrees.

This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Almost all residents can also reach groceries on foot within 15 minutes.