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Woodvale
7 km²
Daily life in Woodvale is centered around spacious family homes and a high level of convenience. It is a prosperous area where typical family incomes are well above the national figure and most residents live in large, detached houses. The community is noticeably older than the state average, with a strong presence of established couples and a high proportion of university-qualified professionals. Its layout makes it very walkable, with most homes situated close to parks, schools, and health services.
Woodvale's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than Western Australia and the rest of the country. While children under 15 make up 18% of the population, there is a significant group of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.8%.
A high 37.6% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 47.3%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.
English is the primary language for 87% of the community. While 11.2% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average.
Many residents identify as having no religion, at 45.3%, which is well above the Australian figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 47.9%.
Woodvale is a well-qualified community where 65% of residents completed Year 12, well above the state average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, consistent with the national figure.
Typical weekly family incomes reach $2,653, which is well above the state and national figures. About 33.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above most other areas.
The community is relatively healthy, with only 3.5% of people needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also slightly less common than the national average.
A high 31.9% of residents provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. Volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents in Woodvale are noticeably older than those in the state, with a typical age of 28. They also have a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 54.8% compared to the state's 32.5%.
Families are larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national average. This is reflected in the high 64.1% of households consisting of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 9.6% of households renting, far below the state average.
Most residents rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Interestingly, only 8.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with only 29% of people moving in the last five years, well below the state average. Recent overseas arrivals are also less common than in most areas.
The workforce is very active, with 69% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in health, education, and construction.
Woodvale is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. This high accessibility extends to health services and groceries for most residents.