Woodend

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 37 and a higher proportion of children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 11.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the main language for 90.8% of the community. While 5.5% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in many similar areas—this is still well below the Queensland average.

About 49% of people report no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the most common faith, accounting for 45.2% of the population.

Residents are well-qualified, with a Year 12 completion rate of 59.9%, which is a little above the national figure. The area also has a very high number of schools and a high proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher.

The typical family weekly income is $2,082, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Roughly 11.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35% of people having a long-term health condition. This includes 13.8% with a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.

The area has a strong history of service, with 6.1% of people having served in the Defence Force—well above the national figure. Around 27.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is higher than in most areas.

First Nations people in Woodend are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17. While unemployment is far lower than the national figure, typical personal incomes are well below the state and national averages.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 19.2%. This is alongside a higher than usual number of people living alone, who make up 27.4% of households.

Detached houses are very common, making up 87.5% of homes. Typical weekly rent is $300 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,452, both of which are lower than the national figures.

Most people drive to work, though 14.7% work from home. The area has more public transport stops than many similar areas, and 7.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.

Woodend is a high-turnover area, with 48.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.8%. However, the unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the state and national figures.

The suburb is very walkable, with over 90% of homes within a short walk of a park or public transport. Most residents can reach groceries and schools within 15 minutes on foot.