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Woodbury
136 km²
A small population of just 31 people makes Woodbury a sparsely populated rural area in the Southern Midlands. It is a highly educated community where many adults hold university degrees, far exceeding state and national figures. Families are common here, with a high proportion of children and seniors living side by side. This creates a distinctive mix of ages and a high level of volunteerism compared to most other areas.
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The area has a notable age split, with children under 15 making up 22.6% of the population and those aged 65 and over accounting for 32.3%. The typical resident is 43, which is slightly older than the state average.
Residents are almost exclusively Australian born, with no one born overseas. Common ancestries include English and Australian, while the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.
English is the only language spoken at home. This is well below the national figure for language diversity, as no residents use another language at home.
A majority of the community, 58.1%, report having no religion. This is well above the Tasmanian average and far above the national figure.
The community is exceptionally well qualified, with 60.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 78.3% completing Year 12, both of which are far above state and national levels.
Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is well above the state figure. Personal income is also much higher than in most similar areas, though no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
The population is remarkably healthy, with only 9.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the state and national figures. No residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very high at 34.8%, far above the national average. This community focus is also seen in the 43.5% of people who provide unpaid childcare, a figure far above the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Most households are couples with children (66.7%) or couples without children (37.5%). There are no one-parent families in the community.
Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $150, which is far below the state and national figures. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,300.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. About 19% of people work from home, and the drive time to the city is 92 minutes.
The community is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A very high 91.3% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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