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Woods Point
231 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Woods Point are among the lowest in the region, sitting at just $725. This is a very small, sparsely populated community of just 33 people, though it has a high proportion of volunteers. The population is far older than the national average, with a notable absence of children and a high number of seniors. These factors combine to create a quiet, residential area where many people live alone in detached houses.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 62 and over a third of the population aged 65 or more. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here.
While most residents were born in Australia, 30.3% were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
More than half of the population report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
A typical resident is less likely to have finished Year 12 compared to the rest of the state, although 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Weekly household incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical household earning $725. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, as 48.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 30.3% need help with daily activities, both far above state levels.
Volunteerism is very high, with 51.5% of residents volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
There is a very small First Nations population, with a typical personal income of $725 and a typical age of 61.
Many residents live alone—60% of households consist of just one person—which is far above the national average of 25.6%.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and none are rented. Monthly home-loan payments are much lower than the state average at $1,064.
Vehicle ownership varies widely, with 40% of homes having no motor vehicle, far above the national figure of 7.4%.
The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 42.4% of residents moving house in the last five years.
The number of adults working or looking for work is 42.4%, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.
The area is mostly car-dependent with very steep terrain and no nearby schools or parks, though 90.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.
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