Woorinen North

The community is quite diverse in age, with 23.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, the typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the state and national averages.

A significant 21.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. Italian ancestry is particularly notable, accounting for 13.8% of the population.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at a rate of 12.8%. This is much higher than similar areas, and 10.6% of people speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.

Religious views are split, with 41.5% of residents identifying as Christian and another 41.5% reporting no religion. Islam is also present, with 11.7% of the community identifying with the faith.

Educational qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with only 3.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 43.6% completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Typical household income is $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, typical personal income is $813, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Health outcomes are generally positive, as 24.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 21.7% of people helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care, at 19.3%.

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

One-parent families are very common, making up 24.2% of households, which is far above the national average. About 44.4% of homes are shared by two people.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 44.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly cost of $165.

Residents rely heavily on cars, as 80.9% drive to work and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There is no public transport available within the area.

Recent migration is a striking feature, with 55.0% of the population being recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far above the national average.

The local economy is driven by the land, with 55.3% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is very high at 74.5%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. While some homes are within walking distance of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services reachable on foot.