Woodridge

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, which is a little below the state average.

People born overseas make up 31.9% of the population, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English at 48% and Australian at 37.6%.

English is the primary language for 87.3% of residents. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

Nearly half of the population (49.5%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 39.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are quite low, with a typical personal weekly income of $542, well below the national figure. Weekly family income is also well below the state average at $1,670.

Residents are slightly more likely to need help with daily activities than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.9% of people, which is well above the state average.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 30.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the state average. Volunteers make up 18.2% of the population.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone (15.5%), which is far below the national average.

Every single home in Woodridge is a separate detached house, and 91.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 6.8%, while 40.1% of homes are owned outright.

The area is highly reliant on cars, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes recorded in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also well below the state average at 2.9%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.5%) compared to most other areas. Mining and construction are the most common industries for those employed.

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