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Woodside
2 km²
Older residents are a defining feature of Woodside, where the typical person is 48 and over a quarter of the population is aged 65 or more. This Adelaide Hills community is far older than the national figure and has few children compared to most areas. It is a well-off area with many large, detached family homes and a high proportion of people who have an education beyond school. The town is notably walkable, with most residents living within a short stroll of health services and groceries.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 27.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by German and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 93.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the South Australian and national figures.
Over half of the population (51.5%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.6%.
The workforce is well qualified, with 21.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though it remains a little below the state average.
Typical household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, though they remain well below the national figure. About 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very strong in Woodside, with 26.1% of people volunteering—far above the national rate. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.
Family life is common, as 55.6% of households are couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 86.7% of homes being detached, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 81% having three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as only 2.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 12.4% of people work from home, public transport use for commuting is well below the state average.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure.
Unemployment is much lower than in most similar areas and the national average, at 3.1%. Many residents work in health care, retail, and construction.
Woodside is very walkable, with 85.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. This is far above the state average, particularly for access to health services and groceries.