Woongarra

Residents here are far older than those in the rest of Queensland and Australia, with a typical age of 46. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, people in de facto relationships are much less common than in most similar areas.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, and 82.4% of residents were born in Australia. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 89.1% of the community. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little above the state average, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents identify as Christian, accounting for 57.3% of the population. Those with no religion make up 36.1%, which is well below the Queensland figure.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Interestingly, the area has a much higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are strong, with a typical household earning $2,010 a week, which is a little above the state average. Those earning $2,000 or more weekly are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, as people with long-term health conditions (35.7%) and those needing help with daily activities (8.4%) are both much higher than the national figure.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with a higher than average share of people caring for children and providing other unpaid support. About 3.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, with only eight people. However, their typical personal and household incomes are far above the Queensland and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Families with children are common, while those living alone are well below the state average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 92.4% of these have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common than in the rest of the state.

The community is highly reliant on cars, with 0% of residents using public transport routes. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 77% of households own three or more cars.

The area has seen some movement, with 34.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.8% of the population.

Job activity is very high, with 67.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries.

Woongarra is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.