Woodlane

Children under 15 make up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over are also well represented at 25.5%, and de facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 10.6% born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian and English, followed by German and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home in Woodlane, which is far below the national average for language diversity.

A large majority of residents, 71.3%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 10.3% of the community, far below the national average. About 48.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state figure.

Typical household income is $1,416 a week, which is about the same as the state average. However, those earning $3,000 or more per week are well below the national figure.

While people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas, 34.0% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 34.6% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. This is alongside a high number of people doing unpaid housework and a well above average number of former Defence Force members.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Most households are couples with or without children, and there are no one-parent families. People living alone make up 18.6% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Rental properties are non-existent here, with 41.9% of homes owned outright. Almost all dwellings are separate houses, and 79.1% have three or more bedrooms.

Every home in Woodlane has a motor vehicle, and no one uses public transport to get to work. Most people drive, though 10.7% work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 71.8%, and unemployment is at 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or management.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, parks, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.