Woolsthorpe

The community is notably older than the state and national average, with those aged 45 to 64 making up 33.2% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.6%, which is well below the national figure.

The area is very traditional in its roots, with 88.5% of people born in Australia. This is reflected in the ancestry data, where nearly half of the residents identify as Australian and 44.8% as English.

English is the dominant language, with 94.8% of people using it only at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people who use another language.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 45.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 50.5% of the population.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average, and only 37.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,548, which is a little below the national figure. About 13.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that is well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do significant housework than those in other areas. About 18.2% of people volunteer, which is well above the national figure.

There are four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. For this group, the typical personal income of $2,250 is far above the state and national figures.

Families make up the bulk of the community, with 47.7% being couples with children. About 24.3% of people live alone, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 95.9% of all homes. Renting is rare at 13.5%, and many residents own their homes outright, far above the state and national averages.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 45.4% of homes having two vehicles and 19.1% having three or more. Public transport use is non-existent for commuting, and the walk to the nearest stop takes about 58 minutes.

The community is very stable, as only 21.6% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national average. However, 17.4% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 36.4% of the workforce. The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.4%, well below the national figure.

Woolsthorpe is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score of 1.8. Most homes are far from basic services, and none are within a 15-minute walk of health services.