Woodbine

Woodbine is noticeably younger than both the state and national averages, with 21.9% of the population being children under 15. This is much higher than most similar areas, contributing to a typical age of 36.

The area is very multicultural, with 33.1% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and Indian.

Language diversity is high, as 35.4% of residents use a language other than English at home—far above the Australian average. English is the main language for 59.3%, followed by Arabic at 9.8%.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 50.7% identifying as Christian and 14.7% as Muslim. Only 21.2% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 52.6% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the state and national averages. Higher education is also lower than typical, with 16.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,714, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the area has a higher proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week compared to most similar areas.

About 6.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.8% of residents, matching the national average.

More people here provide unpaid childcare (27.2%) compared to most areas, which is consistent with the high number of children. However, the volunteer rate of 8.6% is among the lowest for its level.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. This group has a very strong employment record here, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes in Woodbine are larger and more crowded than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is much higher than most areas, and the number of people living alone is well below the national figure.

The suburb is dominated by large detached houses, with 93.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned, though 25.3% are rented, which is well below the state average.

Public transport access is very high, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 51.3% of workers still rely on driving as their main way to get to work.

About 33% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.9% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Common industries for workers in the area include health care, social assistance, and transport.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area lacks other nearby amenities. Very few residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.