Woodhouse

The community is far older than the national typical age of 38, yet it has a surprisingly high proportion of children under 15 at 26.5%. While many residents are married, there are no de facto couples in the area.

Most residents were born in Australia (70.6%), and the community has far fewer overseas-born residents than the Victorian average. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

About 38.2% of people report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.4%.

While 59.3% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the Victorian average. Qualifications are often in agriculture, engineering, or management.

Incomes in Woodhouse are among the highest for its area, with a typical weekly family income of $3,999, which is far above the Victorian figure of $2,136.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.3% of people. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, and 17.6% of the population volunteer, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 54.5% having no children and 36.4% having children. There are no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average at $5,000, and weekly rents are also a little higher than the national figure at $450.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 52.2% of people work from home, far above the national average.

About 29.4% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is far below the Victorian rate of 40%.

Employment is very strong with no one unemployed and 67.6% of adults working or looking for work. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.