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Woocoo

95 km²

Woocoo stands out for very few renters, with very few university graduates.

Beyond that, it has a notably older population and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population56—since 2011Median age60 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over35.7%Children under 150.0%People in a de facto relationship13.5%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–477

Age structure

In Woocoo, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 49%, followed by Seniors (65+) (41%) and Youth (15–24) (10%).

Older adults (45–64)42.9%
Seniors (65+)35.7%
Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Woocoo, the largest group is Divorced at 30%, followed by Married (25%) and Never married (25%).

  • Divorced30%
  • Married25%
  • Never married25%
  • Separated14%
  • Widowed7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

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

Australia55.4%

Ancestry

In Woocoo, the largest group is English at 56%, followed by Australian (21%) and Scottish (8%).

English48.2%
Australian17.9%
Scottish7.1%
German7.1%
Irish5.4%

Language

People using another language at home8.9%

Language used at home

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

English only60.7%

Religion

People with no religion17.9%

Religious affiliation

In Woocoo, the largest group is Christianity at 72%, followed by No religion (28%).

  • Christianity72%
  • No religion28%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1217.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher0.0%

Highest year of school

In Woocoo, the largest group is Year 12 at 39%, followed by Year 9 or below (39%) and Year 10 (22%).

Year 1217.3%
Year 9 or below17.3%
Year 109.6%

Highest qualification level

In Woocoo, the largest group is Advanced diploma / diploma at 58%, followed by Certificate III / IV (42%).

Advanced diploma / diploma24.1%
Certificate III / IV17.2%

Field of qualification

In Woocoo, the largest group is Society & culture at 100%.

Society & culture10.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$674—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,124—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,874—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Woocoo, the largest group is Under $650 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (33%).

Under $65013.0%
$650–$1,49913.0%
$1,500–$2,99913.0%

Personal income distribution

In Woocoo, the largest group is Under $650 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65026.9%
$650–$1,49923.1%
$1,500–$2,9999.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.0%People with a mental health condition8.9%People needing help with daily activities10.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Woocoo, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (10%).

None33.9%
One condition8.9%
Two conditions5.4%
Three or more5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Woocoo, the largest group is Arthritis at 32%, followed by Heart disease (21%) and Asthma (18%).

Arthritis16.1%
Heart disease10.7%
Asthma8.9%
Mental health8.9%
Stroke5.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers5.8%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid7.7%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework32.7%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9—since 2011One-parent families18.2%People living alone43.5%—since 2011

Family composition

In Woocoo, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (17%).

  • Couples with children57%
  • Couples without children26%
  • One-parent families17%

Household size

In Woocoo, the largest group is 1 person at 56%, followed by 2 people (44%).

1 person43.5%
2 people34.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$867—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright43.5%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms52.2%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Woocoo, the largest group is Owned outright at 71%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%).

  • Owned outright71%
  • Owned with a mortgage29%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Woocoo, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 75%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%).

3 bedrooms39.1%
4 bedrooms13.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle18.2%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Woocoo, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 46%, followed by No vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (23%).

2 vehicles27.3%
No vehicle18.2%
3 vehicles13.6%

How people get to work

In Woocoo, the largest group is Car (driver) at 35%, followed by Worked at home (35%) and Walked (30%).

Car (driver)31.8%
Worked at home31.8%
Walked27.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years5.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation42.3%Employed full-time90.9%

Industries people work in

In Woocoo, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 43%, followed by Construction (29%) and Health care & social assistance (29%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing27.3%
Construction18.2%
Health care & social assistance18.2%

Occupations people work in

In Woocoo, the largest group is Managers at 48%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (19%) and Labourers (19%).

Managers45.5%
Machinery operators & drivers18.2%
Labourers18.2%
Community & personal service13.6%

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