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Woodstock
1 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Woodstock (L), where the typical resident is 59 years old. This small community has seen a significant shift since 2011, with seniors now making up 35.5% of the people. It is a place where home ownership is very high and typical incomes are much lower than in the rest of New South Wales. The area is largely residential, consisting almost entirely of detached houses.
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The area has a high proportion of seniors and far fewer children than most other areas, with those under 15 falling to 11.9%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has a low proportion of overseas-born people at 8.0%. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 54.1% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.8% of the community, which is a little below the state average.
Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 4.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 20.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much lower than the state and national averages, with the typical household earning $737 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing this area among the lowest for income.
Health challenges are common here, with 44% of people having a long-term health condition. This includes a high rate of arthritis and mental health conditions, and 13.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
Many residents provide unpaid care, with 19.3% doing so, which is well above the national figure. Housework is also common, as 30.9% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid chores.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. A high number of people live alone (37.5%), and one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by detached houses, 62.5% of which are owned outright. Rent is very low compared to the rest of the state, with a typical weekly rent of $185.
Cars are essential for most, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, 13.9% of the workforce operates from home, which is a rise since 2011.
The community is very stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Only 29.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, much higher than the national figure of 5.1%.
Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. However, no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.