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Woodhill
10 km²
A highly educated and affluent population defines Woodhill, which stands out from similar areas for its high proportion of professionals. The community is notably older than the national average, with many residents now retired or working from home. It is a small, quiet area where most people own their large detached homes outright. This combination of high qualifications and home ownership creates a wealthy, stable character in the Shoalhaven region.
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The area is far older than the state or national average, with a typical resident aged 57 and 30.9% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 22.3% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
While 10.6% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.
A large majority of the community has no religion, at 57.4%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for its level.
Residents are very well qualified, with 42.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, at 69.2%.
Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure and much higher than most similar areas. Weekly family income is about the same as the national average at $2,125.
The community reports a mental health condition rate of 4.3%, which is well below the national figure of 8.8% and much lower than most similar areas.
Volunteerism is very high at 33.8%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also common, with 42.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, among the highest for its level.
Three First Nations people live here, and their typical personal income of $2,124 is far above the national figure of $540.
One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas, at 15.7%. Conversely, people living alone are fewer than usual, at 20.6%.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 100% of homes being detached and 67.6% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. These are typically large homes, with 91.2% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and no homes without a vehicle. However, 47.2% of workers work from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.
The community has seen significant movement, with 52.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average of 40.7%.
The working rate is much lower than most areas at 46.8%, which is consistent with the older population. However, unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.
Woodhill is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average of 6.2. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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