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Woorarra West

8 km²

Woorarra West stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with an older age profile than most.

It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population48▼ -77.0%since 2011Median age64 yrs▲ +36.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over58.3%Children under 156.3%People in a de facto relationship8.1%▼ -42.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–455

Age structure

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 58%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (6%).

Seniors (65+)58.3%
Older adults (45–64)22.9%
Children (0–14)6.3%
Youth (15–24)6.3%
Young adults (25–44)6.3%

Marital status

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (17%).

  • Married52%
  • Never married31%
  • Divorced17%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (9%).

Australia54.2%
England6.3%
New Zealand6.3%

Ancestry

In Woorarra West, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Scottish (19%) and Irish (17%).

English35.4%
Scottish20.8%
Irish18.8%
Australian14.6%
German12.5%
Dutch6.3%

Language

People using another language at home14.6%

Language used at home

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

English only79.2%

Religion

People with no religion60.4%

Religious affiliation

In Woorarra West, the largest group is No religion at 76%, followed by Christianity (24%).

  • No religion76%
  • Christianity24%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Year 12 at 61%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1254.8%
Year 1021.4%
Year 117.1%
Year 9 or below7.1%

Highest qualification level

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 80%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV40.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma10.0%

Field of qualification

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Engineering & related at 32%, followed by Education (24%) and Society & culture (20%).

Engineering & related26.7%
Education20.0%
Society & culture16.7%
Architecture & building10.0%
Management & commerce10.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$459▼ -13.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$924▼ -14.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$933▼ -11.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.5%

Household income distribution

In Woorarra West, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 77%, followed by Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49955.6%
Under $65016.7%

Personal income distribution

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Under $650 at 85%, followed by $650–$1,499 (8%) and $1,500–$2,999 (8%).

Under $65071.7%
$650–$1,4996.5%
$1,500–$2,9996.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.3%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities8.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Woorarra West, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (15%).

None54.2%
One condition16.7%
Two conditions12.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Arthritis at 35%, followed by Other condition (27%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis18.8%
Other condition14.6%
Mental health8.3%
Asthma6.3%
Heart disease6.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers34.8%People providing unpaid care26.1%People caring for children unpaid15.2%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Couples without children at 56%, followed by Couples with children (44%).

  • Couples without children56%
  • Couples with children44%

Household size

In Woorarra West, the largest group is 2 people at 82%, followed by 1 person (18%).

2 people77.8%
1 person16.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$230▲ +21.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517▲ +86.6%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Owned outright at 75%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%).

  • Owned outright75%
  • Owned with a mortgage25%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Woorarra West, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 2 bedrooms (36%) and 1 bedroom (18%).

3 bedrooms55.6%
2 bedrooms44.4%
1 bedroom22.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Woorarra West, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 60%, followed by 1 vehicle (24%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles83.3%
1 vehicle33.3%
3 vehicles22.2%

How people get to work

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (38%).

Car (driver)71.4%
Worked at home42.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years6.5%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation30.4%

Industries people work in

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Education & training at 100%.

Education & training50.0%

Occupations people work in

In Woorarra West, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 45%, followed by Managers (27%) and Professionals (27%).

Technicians & trades35.7%
Managers21.4%
Professionals21.4%

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