Woodville North

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 35 and a much lower proportion of seniors compared to the national figure. About 16.2% of the population are children under 15.

A large 46.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese is the most common non-English ancestry at 18.3%, and 15.1% of the population were born in Vietnam.

Language diversity is very high here, with 53.5% of people using another language at home. This is far above the national figure, and 10.5% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than most Australian areas, with only 29.9% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure. Buddhism and Islam also have a presence at 12.5% and 7.6% respectively.

Education levels are generally high, with 60% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. Many adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and the area is served by a large number of nearby schools.

Typical incomes are lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,341 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than the national average. However, 6.8% of people need some help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is much lower than the state average, with only 10.2% of people volunteering. Similarly, far fewer people provide unpaid care or do extensive housework compared to the national figure.

First Nations people make up 1.8% of the population. Compared to the national figure, First Nations residents here have a much higher typical personal income of $850 and a higher rate of Year 12 completion.

Homes tend to be more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. There is a much higher rate of one-parent families at 21%, well above the national average.

Renting is very common here, with 41.7% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are much less common than elsewhere, and 62.6% of homes have fewer than three bedrooms.

This is a well-connected area where 11.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, and public transport use is higher than in most areas. It is very convenient for commuters, with a short 12-minute drive to the city.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This is partly explained by the 16.1% of residents who arrived from overseas recently.

The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is higher than both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

Recorded offences are much higher than in most areas, particularly theft, property damage and motor vehicle theft. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 15.7% over the last five years.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school and public transport. Almost every home is also within a short walk of health services and groceries.