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Wooroonden

30 km²

Wooroonden is characterised by modest household incomes, a slightly less degree-qualified population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population54—since 2011Median age45 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.4%People aged 65 and over25.9%Children under 155.6%People in a de facto relationship16.2%—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 Wooroonden, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Seniors (65+) (33%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.8%
Seniors (65+)25.9%
Young adults (25–44)14.8%
Children (0–14)5.6%
Youth (15–24)5.6%

Marital status

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (15%).

  • Married49%
  • Never married37%
  • Divorced15%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by New Zealand (6%).

Australia81.5%
New Zealand5.6%

Ancestry

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (35%) and German (12%).

Australian51.9%
English44.4%
German14.8%
Scottish9.3%
Irish5.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

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

English only77.8%

Religion

People with no religion14.8%

Religious affiliation

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Christianity at 83%, followed by No religion (17%).

  • Christianity83%
  • No religion17%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1225.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.9%

Highest year of school

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Year 10 at 45%, followed by Year 12 (30%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1038.5%
Year 1225.6%
Year 1110.3%
Year 9 or below10.3%

Highest qualification level

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 73%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%).

Certificate III / IV50.0%
Bachelor degree18.2%

Field of qualification

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 54%, followed by Engineering & related (46%).

Agriculture & environment31.8%
Engineering & related27.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$474—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,062—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,125—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Wooroonden, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 75%, followed by Under $650 (25%).

$1,500–$2,99942.9%
Under $65014.3%

Personal income distribution

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Under $650 at 61%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65037.8%
$650–$1,49915.6%
$1,500–$2,9998.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.1%People with a mental health condition5.6%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Wooroonden, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (26%).

None57.4%
One condition20.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Arthritis at 40%, followed by Mental health (30%) and Other condition (30%).

Arthritis7.4%
Mental health5.6%
Other condition5.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers31.1%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid22.2%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework35.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011One-parent families27.0%People living alone14.3%—since 2011

Family composition

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Couples with children at 38%, followed by Couples without children (32%) and One-parent families (29%).

  • Couples with children38%
  • Couples without children32%
  • One-parent families29%

Household size

In Wooroonden, the largest group is 2 people at 50%, followed by 4 people (31%) and 1 person (19%).

2 people38.1%
4 people23.8%
1 person14.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$243—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,411—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011Households renting19.0%Homes owned outright33.3%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms47.6%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 36%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Rented (18%).

  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Owned outright32%
  • Rented18%
  • Other tenure14%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Wooroonden, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 71%, followed by 2 bedrooms (29%).

3 bedrooms47.6%
2 bedrooms19.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle14.3%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Wooroonden, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 3 vehicles (35%) and No vehicle (13%).

2 vehicles42.9%
3 vehicles38.1%
No vehicle14.3%
1 vehicle14.3%

How people get to work

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (33%).

Car (driver)34.8%
Worked at home17.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation48.9%Employed full-time82.6%

Industries people work in

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 71%, followed by Retail trade (29%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing43.5%
Retail trade17.4%

Occupations people work in

In Wooroonden, the largest group is Managers at 45%, followed by Technicians & trades (21%) and Sales workers (14%).

Managers56.5%
Technicians & trades26.1%
Sales workers17.4%
Clerical & administrative13.0%
Labourers13.0%

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