Federal Electorate · Area profile
Wannon
33,594 km²
A steady population of 154,555 people makes up Wannon, a community that stands out for its older age profile. The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This aging trend is reflected in the high number of seniors and a large proportion of people living alone. It is a predominantly Australian-born area with a strong focus on home ownership and a very low rate of overseas migration.
Wannon is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 24% of people aged 65 and over. It is also a place where many live alone, with 30.7% of households consisting of just one person.
Wannon is far less diverse than Victoria, as only 9.1% of residents were born overseas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 88.9% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 43.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average of 61.8%.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,339, well below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health issues are more common here than in most areas, with 32.3% of people reporting a condition, often arthritis or mental health issues.
The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 20.9%, and more people provide unpaid care compared to the state average.
Households tend to be smaller than in other areas, with a typical size of 2.3 people and a high number of people living alone.
Detached houses are very common at 91.3%, and home ownership is high, with 43.4% of homes owned outright. Consequently, typical rents and mortgage payments are well below the national figures.
Cars are essential here, as only 0.3% of people commute by public transport and very few homes are without a motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with a much lower proportion of people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country.
Agriculture and health care are major industries, and while the unemployment rate is low at 3.1%, fewer adults are working or looking for work than in the state average.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with many homes far from groceries and health services, which is far below the Victorian average.