Wooloweyah

The community is far older than the rest of Australia, with the typical resident being 49 and 20.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A high number of residents identify as having no religion, at 63.2%. This is far above both the state (33.2%) and national (38.9%) figures.

The area is well-qualified, with 33.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents have qualifications in health, management, and education.

Typical personal weekly income is $824, which is slightly higher than the national figure of $805. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

Very few people (2.4%) need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.9%, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.4% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also more common than in most areas, at 28.8%.

There are 10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,062 and a typical age of 33, both of which are far above the national figures.

Families with children are common, making up 55% of households. About 23.8% of people live alone, which is just a little below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (94.4%), with 83.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than nationally, at just 13.1%, while 42.5% of homes are owned outright.

Car travel is the primary way to get around, as 66.5% of people drive to work and only 0.0% use public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 51% have two.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.6%) than in most other areas. Full-time employment is far lower than the national figure at 48.2%, and many residents work in health care, construction, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0. While everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport, no one can walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.