West Woombye

The population is significantly older than the state and national figures, with 25.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.5% of the community, which is well below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

While 14.2% of people were born overseas—higher than in most similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 44.1% and 41.2% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.1% of residents using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious patterns align with the state, as 40.6% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

The area is well-qualified, with 19% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, and there are 10 schools within 3km, which is more than about 82% of similar places.

Typical household income is $2,115 per week, which is well above the Queensland figure of $1,675. This is reflected in the fact that 24.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common issue, affecting 10% of residents.

Volunteerism is high, with 18.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with the area's older population and high rates of unpaid housework.

There are 30 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income is $2,874, which is far above both the state ($1,517) and national ($1,507) figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is a little above the national figure of 2.5, and significantly fewer people live alone compared to most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 97.5% of all homes. Outright home ownership is very high at 43.3%, far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 33.7% of people moved here in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 1.9%, far below the national figure of 14.5%.

The unemployment rate is low at 2.6%, which is a little below the national figure of 5.1%. However, full-time employment is much lower than most similar areas at 49.2%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.