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Woolmer

4 km²

Woolmer has a modest population, somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and slightly fewer over-65s than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population38—since 2011Median age42 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population10.5%People aged 65 and over13.2%Children under 157.9%People in a de facto relationship0.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Woolmer, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 40%, followed by Youth (15–24) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (13%).

Older adults (45–64)42.1%
Youth (15–24)28.9%
Young adults (25–44)13.2%
Seniors (65+)13.2%
Children (0–14)7.9%

Marital status

In Woolmer, Married is the majority at 56%; Never married is next at 34%.

  • Married56%
  • Never married34%
  • Widowed9%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Woolmer, Australia is the majority at 92%; New Zealand is next at 8%.

Australia92.1%
New Zealand7.9%

Ancestry

Woolmer splits fairly evenly between English (39%) and Australian (37%), with German at 10%.

English52.6%
Australian50.0%
German13.2%
Scottish10.5%
Irish7.9%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Woolmer, English only is the majority at 100%.

English only100.0%

Religion

People with no religion36.8%

Religious affiliation

In Woolmer, Christianity is the majority at 66%; No religion is next at 34%.

  • Christianity66%
  • No religion34%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.8%

Highest year of school

In Woolmer, the largest group is Year 12 at 50%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 9 or below (23%).

Year 1251.7%
Year 1027.6%
Year 9 or below24.1%

Highest qualification level

In Woolmer, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 79%; Bachelor degree is next at 21%.

Certificate III / IV61.1%
Bachelor degree16.7%

Field of qualification

In Woolmer, the largest group is Engineering & related at 44%, followed by Health (22%) and Management & commerce (17%).

Engineering & related44.4%
Health22.2%
Management & commerce16.7%
Society & culture16.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,031—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,437—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,250—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.8%

Household income distribution

In Woolmer, $650–$1,499 is the majority at 54%; $1,500–$2,999 is next at 46%.

$650–$1,49938.9%
$1,500–$2,99933.3%

Personal income distribution

In Woolmer, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 48%, followed by Under $650 (41%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

$650–$1,49941.2%
Under $65035.3%
$1,500–$2,9998.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.6%People with a mental health condition13.2%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Woolmer, None is the majority at 76%; One condition is next at 24%.

None73.7%
One condition23.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Woolmer, Mental health is the majority at 56%; Asthma is next at 44%.

Mental health13.2%
Asthma10.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.6%People providing unpaid care8.8%People caring for children unpaid50.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework29.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Woolmer, Couples with children is the majority at 72%; Couples without children is next at 28%.

  • Couples with children72%
  • Couples without children28%

Household size

Woolmer splits fairly evenly between 1 person (33%) and 6 or more (33%), with 2 people at 17%.

1 person33.3%
6 or more33.3%
2 people16.7%
3 people16.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,383—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Woolmer, Owned outright is the majority at 75%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 25%.

  • Owned outright75%
  • Owned with a mortgage25%

Types of homes

In Woolmer, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Woolmer, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 62%; 5 or more is next at 38%.

4 bedrooms44.4%
5 or more27.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Woolmer, $1,800–$2,999 is the majority at 100%.

$1,800–$2,999100.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Woolmer, the largest group is 4 or more at 35%, followed by 1 vehicle (24%) and 3 vehicles (24%).

4 or more60.0%
1 vehicle40.0%
3 vehicles40.0%
2 vehicles30.0%

How people get to work

In Woolmer, Car (driver) is the majority at 78%; Worked at home is next at 22%.

Car (driver)62.1%
Worked at home17.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation88.2%Employed full-time65.5%

Industries people work in

Woolmer splits fairly evenly between Construction (29%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (25%), with Accommodation & food at 17%.

Construction24.1%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.7%
Accommodation & food13.8%
Health care & social assistance13.8%
Other services10.3%

Occupations people work in

Woolmer splits fairly evenly between Labourers (19%) and Professionals (16%), with Clerical & administrative at 16%.

Labourers20.7%
Professionals17.2%
Clerical & administrative17.2%
Machinery operators & drivers13.8%
Managers10.3%
Technicians & trades10.3%
Community & personal service10.3%
Sales workers10.3%

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