Woody Point

Woody Point is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 53 and 28% of residents aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

About 22% of the population was born overseas, a figure similar to the Queensland average but well below the national rate. English is the most common ancestry at 45.3%, followed by Australian at 31.8%.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of residents. While 5.8% of people use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

About half of the community is Christian, while 40.3% report having no religion, which is almost exactly in line with the Queensland average.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 19.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is slightly below the Queensland figure of 21.9%.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with typical weekly household income sitting at $1,227. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 38.8% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is well below the national average, which is consistent with the area's older population. Interestingly, 5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 28.

The community is marked by a high number of people living alone, at 40.2%, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per household.

Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 40%. Detached houses are also far less common than in the rest of the state, with many residents living in flats or apartments.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 24 stops in the area. This infrastructure is far above the state average, and 8.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a higher rate than most areas.

The area is quite dynamic, as 46.9% of residents moved here in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 52.5%. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is also a little above the national figure.

Woody Point is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a public transport stop, a park, and a school.