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Woodview

41 km²

Far older than the national average, Woodview is a small rural community where the typical resident is 50. Most people here live in large, detached houses and have deep roots in the area, with very few overseas arrivals. The neighbourhood is largely car-dependent and quiet, with a population of 142 people. It is a place of modest incomes and high home ownership, where many residents are retired or working in local industries.

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The community is significantly older than the rest of Australia, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over. It is also a place where people are less likely to be in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Woodview is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 95.1% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas birth, and only 3.5% of residents were born in another country.

English is the only language used at home for 97.2% of residents. This is far below the state and national averages for language diversity.

Christianity is the main faith here, with 69% of residents identifying as such. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 39.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,410, which is well below the state figure of $2,185. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

While fewer people need help with daily activities than usual, 33.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average.

Unpaid care is common here, as 19.7% of people provide unpaid care, among the highest for its level. Additionally, 30.8% do a high amount of housework, which is far above the national figure.

Five First Nations people live in the area. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 14, and their typical income is much lower than most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Very few people live alone, and 51.5% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 97.8% of homes being detached and having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 41.3% of homes are owned outright.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is very stable, with 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The workforce is active, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is nonexistent at 0.0%, and many residents work in agriculture, manufacturing, or health care.

Woodview is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.

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