Woombye

The typical resident is 40, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar places.

People born overseas make up 18.5% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas but well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.4% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 45.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well educated, with 56.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 20.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are higher than in most similar areas.

Typical family and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,763.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.8% of residents, which is a little above the national figure.

Community participation is high, with 17.6% of people volunteering and a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid than the national average.

First Nations residents are typically younger than those in the state or nation, with a median age of 21 and an unemployment rate of 18.8%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and far fewer people living alone compared to the state and national averages.

The area is dominated by separate houses, though typical weekly rents of $400 are much higher than in most similar areas.

Most people rely on cars, but the area has a high number of public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people compared to other similar places.

The population is quite mobile, as 46.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and health care and social assistance is the most common industry.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 4.0, largely because many homes are far from health services and schools.