Woolshed Flat

The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While 10% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, there are no children or seniors aged 65 and over.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language, though 13.3% of people use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 63.3% of residents identifying as such. The 26.7% who have no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 61.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. Many hold diplomas or certificates, particularly in education and engineering.

Weekly family income is typically $1,437, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. However, typical personal income is $749, which is about the same as the state average.

Long-term health conditions are common, affecting 36.7% of people. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 16.7%, though no one needs help with daily activities.

Community participation is low, with no residents having served in the Defence Force, which is well below the state and national figures.

There are three First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger with a typical age of 21. Their typical personal income is $75, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Half of the families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families. On average, there are 2.5 people per home, which is about the same as the national figure.

Housing costs are very low, with typical monthly loan payments of $217 and weekly rents of $240, both of which are far below state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. The drive to the city takes about 81 minutes.

The community is very settled, with no one moving into the area in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 47%, ahead of Education & training (20%).

Woolshed Flat is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.