Woodfield

Woodfield is an older community, with 21% of residents aged 65 and over, well above the national figure of 17.2%. It is also an area where de facto relationships are very common, occurring at a rate far above both the state and national averages.

The population is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with only 6.5% born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average of 30%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here, a result that is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Nearly half the population—45.2%—reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the 26.3% national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $860, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household incomes are well below the state average, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While no one in the community needs help with daily activities, 11.3% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are a little above the state average at 16.1%, although very few people provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area.

Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per household. Most families consist of couples without children, who make up 61.1% of the community.

Housing costs are well below state and national figures, with typical weekly rents at $276 and typical monthly home loan payments at $1,408.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 128 minutes. Almost everyone drives to work, and no residents work from home.

About 29% of the population moved here in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though a lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Many local workers are employed in health care and social assistance.

Woodfield is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.