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Woolbrook

373 km²

Woolbrook is characterised by household incomes a little below the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population183▼ -26.2%since 2011Median age44 yrs▲ +10.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population13.7%People aged 65 and over15.3%Children under 1513.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41111

Age structure

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (19%) and Youth (15–24) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)30.6%
Young adults (25–44)18.0%
Youth (15–24)15.3%
Seniors (65+)15.3%
Children (0–14)13.7%

Marital status

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married52%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced9%
  • Separated6%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by New Zealand (2%).

Australia75.4%
New Zealand1.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Woolbrook, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only82.5%

Religion

People with no religion30.6%

Religious affiliation

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (40%) and Other religions (2%).

  • Christianity58%
  • No religion40%
  • Other religions2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1230.3%

Highest year of school

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1230.3%
Year 1021.9%
Year 9 or below11.6%
Year 119.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$642▲ +79.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,274▲ +69.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,624▲ +115.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week5.1%

Household income distribution

In Woolbrook, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49927.1%
Under $65016.9%
$1,500–$2,99915.3%
$4,000 or more5.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.8%People with a mental health condition4.9%People needing help with daily activities8.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Asthma (23%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis10.4%
Asthma10.4%
Other condition7.7%
Mental health4.9%
Diabetes4.4%
Heart disease3.8%
Lung condition2.7%
Cancer1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.3%People providing unpaid care14.6%People caring for children unpaid19.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -17.2%since 2011One-parent families8.9%

Family composition

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (9%).

  • Couples with children52%
  • Couples without children39%
  • One-parent families9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$170▲ +88.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$734▼ -70.6%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting22.0%Homes owned outright44.1%Separate (detached) houses98.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Rented (24%) and Owned with a mortgage (17%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Rented24%
  • Owned with a mortgage17%
  • Other tenure11%

Types of homes

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Car (driver) at 53%, followed by Worked at home (42%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)41.9%
Worked at home33.8%
Walked4.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years22.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.3%Labour-force participation51.0%Employed full-time63.5%

Industries people work in

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 49%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Public administration & safety (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing50.0%
Education & training12.2%
Public administration & safety10.8%
Transport & warehousing9.5%
Health care & social assistance9.5%
Construction5.4%
Retail trade4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Woolbrook, the largest group is Managers at 39%, followed by Labourers (22%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Managers35.1%
Labourers20.3%
Clerical & administrative14.9%
Professionals6.8%
Sales workers5.4%
Technicians & trades4.1%
Community & personal service4.1%

Nearby areas

Walcha RoadLimbriWollunKentucky SouthMulla CreekBendemeerKentuckyMoonbi