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Woolooman
17 km²
A small population of just 33 people defines Woolooman, where a high number of seniors and children create a distinct age gap. This Scenic Rim community is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 48. It is a place of strong family ties and high volunteer rates, though it is completely car-dependent. With a lack of local shops and services, residents rely heavily on vehicles to connect with the wider region.
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The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 36.4% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 27.3% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and German.
English is the main language, though 15.2% of people use another language at home, which is a little above the Queensland average. No one in the area speaks little or no English.
The area is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 54.5% of people reporting no religion, well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the national average, as only 44.4% of residents completed Year 12 and 18.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical personal weekly income is $850, which is a little above the state average. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below most other areas.
While 33.3% of residents have a long-term health condition—well above the national average—no one reported needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.
This is a highly active community where 33.3% of people volunteer and 44.4% provide unpaid childcare, both of which are far above the national figures.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling, and 65.2% of households are couples with children.
Typical monthly home loan payments are $3,250, which is far above the state and national figures. Conversely, weekly rent is $280, well below the national average.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The typical drive time to the city is 59 minutes.
About 37% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas but below the state average.
About 63% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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