Woodstock

The community is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 53 and 30% of people aged 65 or over. This is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Only 14% of residents are children under 15, which is well below the Australian average.

About 22% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Victorian average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is much higher than in similar areas, with 20.7% of people using a language other than English at home. About 6% speak little or no English, which is a little above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 61.3% of people identifying as Christian. Only 14.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 33.9% of people completing Year 12. While about 14.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Income levels vary widely; while 32.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week—well above the national figure—the typical household income of $1,375 is well below the national average.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas. Other health trends, such as the 28% of people with a long-term health condition, are about the same as the national average.

Unpaid care is a regular part of life, with 14.8% of people providing such care, which is a little above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in similar areas.

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

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (53.9%) and a lower number of people living alone.

Every single home is a separate house with at least three bedrooms. Ownership is very high, with 56.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Working from home is relatively common, at 25.9%.

The population is very stable, as only 21.5% of people moved in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%. There were no recent overseas arrivals.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though the number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average. Common industries include construction and agriculture.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.