Woodvale

The community is older than the national figure, with 18.9% of people aged 65 and over. About 17.4% are children under 15, which is around the middle for its level and about the same as the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.5% using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 46.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.2%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 38.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,428, which is a little below the national figure. Higher earners are rare here, with only 9.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 33.1% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions, and 9.7% of people have a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 27.5% of people caring for children, a figure slightly above the state average. About 15.7% of residents volunteer.

There are 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $575, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 61.7% of families.

Every single home in Woodvale is a separate house, and 46.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 86.6% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. The drive time to the city is very long, taking about 110 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate, and no recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 50.6%. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or construction, with a typical workforce of technicians, tradespeople, and labourers.

The area is completely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.