Woodville

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, this is a little below the national figure of 18.2%.

Woodville is very traditional in its heritage, with 88% of people born in Australia. The proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 94.8% of people using it at home. This means the share of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, as 65.2% of people identify as Christians. The share of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the share of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

This is a high-earning community where typical household income is a little above the national figure. A third of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

People here generally manage well, with a rate of those needing help with daily activities that is a little below the national figure of 5.8%.

Community spirit is high, with volunteers making up 18.2% of the population, well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Woodville are far older than those in the rest of the state. Their typical personal income is also far above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are typically larger than most, with 2.8 people per home. Family life is stable, with one-parent families making up a much lower share than the national average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 88.5% have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and 49.3% of these homes are owned outright.

The area is very car-reliant, with 61.5% of workers driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 27% owning four or more.

The population is very stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job security is strong, with an unemployment rate of 1.2%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or parks within 15 minutes.