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Woodford
9 km²
A vast gap in household income separates Woodford from the rest of the state, with typical weekly incomes well above the national figure. This rural community is defined by large families and a high number of children, who make up over a quarter of the population. It is a wealthy, highly educated area where most people live in spacious detached homes. The community is deeply rooted in Australia, with very few residents born overseas or using a language other than English.
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Children under 15 make up 26.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the state and national averages.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.9% born here. This is far below the 30% born overseas in Victoria, and most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national and state figures.
Nearly half of the population (49.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.
Residents are highly qualified, with 29.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 60.3% of people have completed Year 12.
Incomes are significantly higher here than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,600. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.
The community is in good health, with only 2.3% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average.
Volunteerism is very high at 25.6%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Participation in unpaid work is also strong, with 40% of people caring for children unpaid.
The First Nations community is small, with only three people. The typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure, though household income is among the highest for similar areas.
Large households are common, with an average of 3.2 people per home. This is well above the national average, and 71.6% of homes are couples with children.
Every single home in Woodford is a separate house, and 91% have three or more bedrooms. Only 3.8% of households rent, which is far below the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 90% of households own at least two.
Movement into the area is steady, with 34.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national average of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults (76.3%) are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals or managers.
The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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