Wootha

The area is far older than the national average, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure.

While 66.7% of residents were born in Australia, 16.3% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 79.1% of the community. About 5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national average.

A higher proportion of residents here have no religion compared to most similar areas. This figure is 43.8%, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

The community is quite well-qualified, with 23.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 50% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the state and national figures.

Typical household income is $1,766 per week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are lower than in most similar areas, and only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 32.6% of residents. Despite this, only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.9% volunteering, a figure well above the national average. A far higher proportion of people also do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework compared to most other areas.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $899 per week, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples, and 58.3% have children.

Every single home in Wootha is a separate detached house. A huge 54.3% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; no homes are without a vehicle, and 0% of residents use public transport to commute. About 23.7% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, as only 22.8% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working rates are much lower here than in most similar areas, with only 45.1% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries are agriculture, health, and education.

Wootha is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.