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Oakwood
11 km²
Daily life in Oakwood is shaped by a predominantly older population and a reliance on cars for almost every trip. The typical resident is 60, making it far older than most other areas in Queensland and Australia. This shift is stark, as the proportion of seniors rose by 37 points since 2011. With very few children and a high number of people living alone, it has become a quiet residential pocket where most homes are owned outright.
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Oakwood is far older than the national average, with 40.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This stands in contrast to the children's population, which fell 23 points since 2011 to just 10.2%, among the lowest at this level.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 94.5% of the community. Only 1.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.3%, which is well below the national figure, though this group grew by 25 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 25.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $780 a week. This is a significant drop from 2011, when the typical household income was $1,760.
Health challenges are common here, as 41.8% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, as 8% of residents need help with daily activities.
While 15.3% of people provide unpaid care—well above the national average—the number of people caring for children fell 25 points since 2011. About 13.8% of the community volunteers.
Living arrangements have changed significantly, with people living alone rising 35 points since 2011 to 40%. Homes are smaller on average, with just 2.0 people per home.
Home ownership is very high, with 68.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $215.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and only 4.6% of workers work from home.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. No recent overseas arrivals were recorded.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 42.5%. Those who are employed often work in health care, construction, or agriculture.
Oakwood is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or parks within 15 minutes.