Woodside Beach

The community is notably older, with a typical age of 58 and few children under 15. This trend is reflected in the household types, as 16.7% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the state and national figures.

About 16.7% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the Victorian average. English is the most common ancestry, accounting for 54.4% of the population.

English is the primary language for 89.5% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 45.6% of people identifying as Christian and 39.5% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 27.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes in Woodside Beach are very low compared to the rest of the country. The typical personal weekly income is $471, among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are common here, with 42.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also among the highest for this level at 17.5%.

Unpaid work is a strong feature of the community, as 40.6% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly, far above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are a little below the national average at 11.9%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the state average.

Homes tend to be small, with 2.1 people per household. This is partly because 45.1% of people live alone, a figure far above the national average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 66.7% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rents are also lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $236.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. This is consistent with the fact that every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population has seen significant movement recently, with 40.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Few residents are in the workforce, with only 45.5% working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, slightly above the state average.

While 97% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a walkable distance.