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Woodsdale
95 km²
A rural landscape defines Woodsdale, a small community where everyone relies on cars to get around. It is a place of contrasts, with a typical resident aged 56 but a surprisingly high number of children, who make up 26.2% of the population. This mix of seniors and young families creates a community where many people provide unpaid care and volunteer their time. With only 84 residents, it remains a quiet, residential area in the Southern Midlands.
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The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 56. However, children under 15 make up 26.2% of the population, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of 16.6%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (3.6%) compared to the rest of the country.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.
The area is more religious than most, with a far lower proportion of people reporting no religion (29.8%) compared to the 38.9% national average.
Schooling levels are among the lowest for its level, with only 20.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical personal income is $524 a week, which is well below the national figure of $805. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, as 42.9% of people have a long-term health condition, a figure far above the Australian average of 27.7%.
Residents are very active in their community, with 26.4% volunteering and a much higher rate of people doing heavy unpaid housework than in most areas.
There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 49, which is far older than the national figure of 24.
Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (35.0%) alongside a strong presence of couples with children.
Every home is a separate house, and 45% are owned outright. Weekly rent is much lower than the national average at just $150.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.
About 30% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
The local workforce is smaller than in most areas, with a strong focus on agriculture, forestry, fishing, and construction.
Woodsdale is very car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.
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