Woorinen

The area is younger than the national figure, and 19.1% of residents are children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, reaching 17.9%.

Overseas birthplaces are much more common here than in similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Italian and English ancestries are prominent alongside Australian roots.

A higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to most similar areas, with Italian and Mandarin being the most common non-English languages. About 3.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most areas, as the share of people reporting no religion is far below the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The typical person who completed school finished Year 12 in 42.3% of cases.

Typical household and personal incomes are higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state average. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues compared to the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas. Unpaid care for children is about the same as the state average, but fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a very high rate of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in Woorinen is a separate house, and 84.8% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are far below the state average, and typical weekly rent is $300.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, though 17% work from home.

The area has seen a massive influx of new residents from overseas, with 40.7% arriving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the dominant industries, employing 41.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas.

Woorinen is almost entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. Only 45.6% of homes are near a park.