Wooreen

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 49 and 27.5% of people aged 65 or over. This is much higher than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 85.7% of the community. While 7.7% use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—no one in the community speaks little or no English.

A majority of residents report no religion (54.9%), a figure far above the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.6%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 32.4% of residents completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and 14.1% have a bachelor degree or higher.

The community has a mixed income profile; 31.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average. However, the typical family income of $1,666 per week is well below the national figure.

Residents generally report good health, with no one needing help with daily activities. About 28.6% have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common at 17.6%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.4% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, only 9.9% provide unpaid care, which is much lower than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Families are the norm, as only 10.3% of people live alone, among the lowest for its level. Most homes house two people, and 53.4% of families are couples with children.

Housing is very stable, with 100% of homes being separate houses and 58.6% owned outright. Every single home in the area has three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle. The typical drive to the city takes 96 minutes.

About 35.7% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is a higher rate than most similar areas.

The workforce is very active, with 76.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing.

Wooreen is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.