Woodside

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 35.3% of residents aged 65 and over. This shift towards an older community is mirrored by a much lower proportion of children under 15, who make up only 11.8% of the population.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.4% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, and English is the most common ancestry at 47.6%.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of the community. Only 4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

More than half of residents (50.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.2%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 34.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the state average.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,211 a week. Only 10.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.4% of people. This is well above the state average, with arthritis being the most reported condition at 12.6%.

Volunteer rates are well above the state average at 17%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than most, while a higher share of people have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of four people. The typical age for this group is 58, which is far older than the state and national figure of 24.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 47.5%. Homes tend to be smaller than average, with a typical size of 2.2 people per household.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is much lower than in other areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. However, 28.7% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is very stable, as far fewer people moved house in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 35.7% of the workforce. The proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

Woodside is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2. Residents have very limited access to amenities on foot, with no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.