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Woodend
70 km²
Set across a wide landscape in the Macedon Ranges, Woodend is a prosperous town where older adults and families are well represented. It is a highly educated community with a typical resident aged 45, noticeably older than the state and national figures. The area is defined by high incomes and a strong preference for spacious, detached housing, creating a comfortable residential character. This is reflected in a workforce that frequently works from home and a population that is more likely to volunteer than most.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The population is older than the national average, with 22.0% aged 65 and over, which is well above the typical figure for Victoria. However, it also has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 16.1% of the population, which is far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91.0% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
A large majority of residents, 54.3%, report having no religion, which is far above the figures for Victoria and Australia.
The community is highly qualified, with a bachelor's degree or higher held by 35.5% of adults, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Woodend is a wealthy area where typical weekly family income is $2,549, a little above the state average. Weekly personal incomes are also higher than most similar areas, with 19.1% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the state and national levels.
Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 22.1% that is well above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care for children compared to most areas.
The First Nations community is small, with 43 people, but they experience much higher personal and household incomes than most similar areas. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 0.0%.
Families with children are common, making up 59.9% of households. Homes here tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home.
Large homes are the norm, as 85.4% have three or more bedrooms. Detached houses make up 90.7% of dwellings, and home ownership is well above the national average, with 41.0% owned outright.
The area is very car-dependent, though 35.0% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. Only 1.8% of the population commutes using public transport.
The population has seen some movement, with 38.3% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.3% of the community.
The workforce is largely professional, with 31.0% of people in professional roles. However, full-time employment is well below the state and national averages.
The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5, far below the state average. Most homes are far from essential services, with no health services within a 15-minute walk.