Woondum

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and national figures of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.6% of the population, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify as having Australian, English, German, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 59.1% of residents identifying as such. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Earnings are generally low and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week. The typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with 34.8% of people reporting a condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 13.6%.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with nearly 40% caring for children and over 40% doing significant housework. The area also has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most of the country.

First Nations people in Woondum are far younger than those elsewhere, with a typical age of just 13. Their typical household income of $2,874 is far above the national figure for First Nations households.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and over 60% of households consisting of couples with children.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 100% of homes being separate dwellings. Ownership is very high, as 60% of homes are owned outright and no one is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available, and the drive to the city takes about 102 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 13.4% of people moving in the last five years—a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national figure at 46.4%. People mainly work in education, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Woondum is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.