Woodwark

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, though it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in the rest of Australia.

While 16.8% of people were born overseas—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the community (47.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the Queensland and national averages.

A higher proportion of residents have completed Year 12 compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, or building.

Household incomes are generally strong, with 24.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. This is well above the Queensland average of 20.2%.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. The proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

More people here provide unpaid childcare and do housework than in the state or national averages. However, the rate of people providing other types of unpaid care is much lower than most areas.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is far above the national figure, and the typical age is far older than the national average of 24.

Families are the norm here, with 63% being couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 96.1% of homes. While rental rates are far below the national average, monthly mortgage payments are well above the state figure.

Car dependence is absolute, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is virtually non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the area.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.1% of people moving in during the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local jobs are accommodation, food, and construction.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent due to the steep terrain and a total lack of nearby shops, health services, or schools within walking distance.