Woodlands

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46 and 25.5% of the population aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much lower here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.4% of people using another tongue at home, far below the state and national figures. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is higher than in most similar areas.

About 39.1% of residents report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 55.4%.

While 59.3% of residents finished Year 12, the 16.8% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure. The area is well-served by schools, with eight located within 3 km.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,360, well above the state and national figures. People earning $2,000 or more a week are much more common than in most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 32.0% of residents. Despite this, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than the state average.

Volunteerism is very high, with 24.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

There are four First Nations people in the area. The typical person is far older than the state average at 61 years, and their personal income is higher than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. One-parent families and people living alone are both much less common than in most other areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 79.4% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are much higher than typical, while rent is a little below the national figure.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 29.9% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. Public transport is rarely used, with no one commuting by it.

Migration is relatively steady, with 34.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.8% of the population, a figure higher than in most similar areas.

Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 1.7% and a higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than in most areas. Many residents work in construction, health, or as managers.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Only 1.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.