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Woodridge
39 km²
A youthful and diverse community, Woodridge is a large residential hub in the Logan region. The typical resident is just 31, making the area noticeably younger than the state and national figures. It is a place where many families live together in larger homes, and there is a strong presence of people born overseas. This mix of young families and diverse backgrounds creates a distinct community character in the heart of South East Queensland.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
18 schools within reach make Woodridge convenient for families.
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Woodridge is very young, with 25.2% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 10.4% of residents, which is much lower than most other areas.
The area is diverse, with 34.4% of people born overseas, which is far above the Queensland figure. New Zealand is the most common birthplace outside of Australia, accounting for 8.2% of the population.
Language diversity is high, as 28.9% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the national average, and 6.5% of people speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 34.9% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 41.3%.
Education levels are lower than typical, with only 47.0% of residents completing Year 12 and 8.9% holding a bachelor degree, both of which are far below the national averages.
Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $1,358. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, compared to 22.6% across Australia.
Daily health needs are more common here, as 7.1% of people need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 9.8% of the population.
Unpaid care for children is more common here than elsewhere, at 28.3%. However, volunteering is much lower than the state average, with only 8.6% of people volunteering.
Families in Woodridge tend to be larger and more likely to be led by a single parent, with one-parent families making up 24.8% of the population, far above the national figure.
Renting is very common, with 48.8% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, though very few are owned outright.
Car travel is the main way to get to work for 68.6% of people. This is consistent with a very low rate of working from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.5% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.6% of the population.
Unemployment is very high at 10.6%, which is well above the national rate of 5.1%. Many residents work as labourers or machinery operators.
The area is quite walkable, with 95.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 99.3% within 15 minutes of a park.