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Southwood

854 km²

Southwood stands out for very few renters, with a modest population and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Southwood, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population57—since 2011Median age42 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over0.0%Children under 1512.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–488

Age structure

In Southwood, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 44%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (30%) and Children (0–14) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)42.1%
Young adults (25–44)28.1%
Children (0–14)12.3%
Youth (15–24)12.3%

Marital status

In Southwood, the largest group is Married at 69%, followed by Never married (31%).

  • Married69%
  • Never married31%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Southwood, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia87.7%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only87.7%

Religion

People with no religion35.1%

Religious affiliation

In Southwood, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (38%).

  • Christianity62%
  • No religion38%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.0%

Highest year of school

In Southwood, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 9 or below (10%).

Year 1250.0%
Year 1030.4%
Year 9 or below8.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$710—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,812—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,875—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week12.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.0%

Household income distribution

In Southwood, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 67%, followed by $4,000 or more (33%).

$1,500–$2,99926.1%
$4,000 or more13.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition19.3%People with a mental health condition0.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Southwood, the largest group is Diabetes at 56%, followed by Arthritis (44%).

Diabetes8.8%
Arthritis7.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers36.2%People providing unpaid care6.4%People caring for children unpaid38.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Southwood, the largest group is Couples with children at 65%, followed by Couples without children (35%).

  • Couples with children65%
  • Couples without children35%

Housing & Dwellings

Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright39.1%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Southwood, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Other tenure (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

  • Owned outright43%
  • Other tenure33%
  • Owned with a mortgage24%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Southwood, the largest group is Worked at home at 53%, followed by Car (driver) (47%).

Worked at home42.1%
Car (driver)36.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years25.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation80.9%Employed full-time81.6%

Industries people work in

In Southwood, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 86%, followed by Education & training (14%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing84.2%
Education & training13.2%

Occupations people work in

In Southwood, the largest group is Managers at 68%, followed by Labourers (24%) and Community & personal service (9%).

Managers60.5%
Labourers21.1%
Community & personal service7.9%

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