Wooderson

Children under 15 make up 24% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors are much less common here than in most areas, with only 12.9% of residents aged 65 and over.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.3% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 85.7% of the population. Only 2.8% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

Religious affiliation is split fairly evenly, with 43.8% identifying as Christian and 42.9% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little above the Queensland average.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 3.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV, and 40% finished Year 12.

The typical household earns $1,781 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national rate.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 24.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid work is common here, as 30.6% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on housework, well above the national figure. About 27.5% of the community also provide unpaid care for children.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 41, which is far older than the national figure of 24, though their personal income is among the lowest for this level.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Nearly 70% of families consist of couples with children, while one-parent families are very rare at just 3.7%.

Every single home in Wooderson is a separate detached house. While 34.3% of these are owned outright, 42.9% of residents are still paying off a mortgage with typical monthly payments of $1,777.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 68.8% of workers commute by driving.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 72% of people working full-time—far above the national average. Most people work in construction, mining or manufacturing, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops or health services within a 15-minute walk. This is reflected in a walkability score of 0.0.