Woombah

Woombah is far older than the national figure, with 34.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.0% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish being the most common ancestries. Only 10.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religion is less common here than in other areas, as 42.8% of residents report having no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the New South Wales average of 58.9%.

Incomes in Woombah are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $953. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 36.4% of people have a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 16.6% of residents.

Many residents are active at home, with 31.3% doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, far above the national figure. A higher than usual 4.0% of people have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community, with a typical age of 34, which is far older than the state average of 23. Only 12.5% have completed Year 12, among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (27.2%) and couples without children (46.3%).

Home ownership is very high, with 56.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are well below the state average at $293.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as 67.5% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute. However, there are a high number of public transport stops relative to the population.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Working age residents are less likely to be employed here, with an unemployment rate of 8.1%, which is well above the national average. Health care, construction, and retail are the most common industries.

Woombah is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, far below New South Wales averages.