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Woodsreef
368 km²
A small, stable population of 59 people makes up Woodsreef, a rural community where residents tend to stay for the long term. It is a place with a high proportion of seniors and a strong First Nations presence. The area is dominated by separate houses and a workforce heavily tied to agriculture. Life here is largely car-dependent, with a high number of people working from home and a strong spirit of volunteering.
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First Nations people make up 11.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is older than most, with 30.5% of residents aged 65 and over, far above the Australian average of 17.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national rate of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home by 76.3% of the community. No residents report using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
Christianity is the main religion for 66.1% of people. Only 6.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The typical level of schooling is Year 10 for 40.9% of adults. No residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,083, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.9% of people. This includes a mental health condition rate of 11.9%, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%.
Volunteerism is very high at 32.6%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 18.6% providing care and 34.9% caring for children.
There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is $574, which is about the same as the national figure of $540.
Most homes are occupied by couples without children (53.3%), and the typical home has 2.1 people, which is a little below the national average of 2.5.
Every home in Woodsreef is a separate house, far above the national average of 72.3%. Only 20% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the national figure of 31%.
Cars are essential here as 40.9% of the workforce works from home and no one uses public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 45% owning two.
The community is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 59.1% of workers. Full-time employment is high at 63.6%, well above the national average of 58.9%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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