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Woodlawn

5 km²

Tucked away in the Lismore region, Woodlawn is a very small, rural settlement with a population of just 45 people. It is a notably older community where the typical resident is 51, far older than the national figure. A strong First Nations presence and a high number of seniors give the area a distinct character. Most residents live in family homes and work full-time, creating a quiet, car-dependent landscape.

Woodlawn's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.

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The area has a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 17.8%, which is far above the national figure. It is an older community, with 31.1% of residents aged 65 and over, while children under 15 make up only 8.9%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas and no recent overseas arrivals.

English is the sole language spoken here, as no residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 46.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average, while 55.6% identify as Christian.

Qualification levels are varied; 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average. More than half of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,375 a week and no one earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas at 11.1%. However, no residents report needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common than usual, with 27% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Volunteering is low, at 8.1%, which is well below the national figure.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $949 is far above the national figure, and the typical age is 31, which is noticeably older than in the rest of the country.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, making up 70% of families. Households are slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per home.

Typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,492 are well above the national figure. Weekly rents are $310, which is a little below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops within the community.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with a full-time employment rate of 85% and no unemployment. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or retail.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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