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Woopen Creek

27 km²

Woopen Creek is characterised by an older age profile than most, a slightly lower share of renters than usual and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Woopen Creek, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population135—since 2011 Median age57 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.4%People aged 65 and over27.4%Children under 155.9%People in a de facto relationship7.0%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 43%, followed by Seniors (65+) (31%) and Youth (15–24) (10%).

Older adults (45–64)37.8%

Seniors (65+)27.4%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Young adults (25–44)8.1%

Children (0–14)5.9%

Marital status

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (24%) and Divorced (11%).

Married59%
Never married24%
Divorced11%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia77.8%

England3.0%

New Zealand2.2%

Ancestry

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (26%) and Italian (13%).

English49.6%

Australian33.3%

Italian17.0%

Irish9.6%

Scottish8.9%

German8.1%

Language

People using another language at home5.2%

Language used at home

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

English only89.6%

Religion

People with no religion25.2%

Religious affiliation

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Christianity at 67%, followed by No religion (27%) and Buddhism (6%).

Christianity67%
No religion27%
Buddhism6%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher21.8%

Highest year of school

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1243.4%

Year 1032.0%

Year 9 or below8.2%

Year 116.6%

Highest qualification level

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 43%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Graduate diploma / certificate (8%).

Certificate III / IV35.9%

Bachelor degree24.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma6.4%

Certificate I / II6.4%

Postgraduate degree3.8%

Field of qualification

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Society & culture (18%) and Health (17%).

Engineering & related15.4%

Society & culture14.1%

Health12.8%

Education9.0%

Architecture & building6.4%

Information technology3.8%

Agriculture & environment3.8%

Management & commerce3.8%

Creative arts3.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$700—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,575—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,792—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.5%

Household income distribution

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and Under $650 (27%).

$1,500–$2,99938.5%

$650–$1,49934.6%

Under $65032.7%

$4,000 or more13.5%

Personal income distribution

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65046.0%

$650–$1,49935.5%

$1,500–$2,99913.7%

$3,000 or more3.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.4%People with a mental health condition5.2%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (20%) and Three or more (6%).

None63.0%

One condition18.5%

Three or more5.2%

Two conditions3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Arthritis at 25%, followed by Heart disease (18%) and Diabetes (16%).

Arthritis12.6%

Heart disease8.9%

Diabetes8.1%

Cancer5.9%

Mental health5.2%

Other condition3.7%

Asthma3.0%

Lung condition3.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.2%People providing unpaid care16.9%People caring for children unpaid14.5%People who served in the Defence Force5.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework33.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011 One-parent families12.8%People living alone13.5%—since 2011

Family composition

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Couples without children at 50%, followed by Couples with children (38%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples without children50%
Couples with children38%
One-parent families12%

Household size

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is 2 people at 65%, followed by 1 person (15%) and 4 people (8%).

2 people59.6%

1 person13.5%

4 people7.7%

3 people5.8%

5 people5.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,127—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011 Households renting9.6%Homes owned outright55.8%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms86.5%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 57%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (10%).

Owned outright57%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented10%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

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

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 61%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms59.6%

4 bedrooms26.9%

2 bedrooms11.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20060.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 57%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (43%).

Under $1,00028.6%

$1,000–$1,79921.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 46%, followed by 3 vehicles (26%) and 1 vehicle (14%).

2 vehicles41.8%

3 vehicles23.6%

1 vehicle12.7%

4 or more12.7%

How people get to work

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Walked (15%) and Worked at home (12%).

Car (driver)58.0%

Walked13.0%

Worked at home10.1%

Car (passenger)4.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years23.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation61.3%Employed full-time81.2%

Industries people work in

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 33%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Retail trade (13%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing29.0%

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Retail trade11.6%

Public administration & safety8.7%

Mining7.2%

Manufacturing5.8%

Accommodation & food5.8%

Transport & warehousing5.8%

Occupations people work in

In Woopen Creek, the largest group is Managers at 25%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Labourers (13%).

Managers27.5%

Professionals15.9%

Labourers14.5%

Technicians & trades13.0%

Clerical & administrative13.0%

Machinery operators & drivers10.1%

Community & personal service8.7%

Sales workers8.7%

Nearby areas

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👥 Demographics & Identity