Federal Electorate · Area profile
Wills
47 km²
Tucked into the inner ring of Greater Melbourne, Wills is a young and highly educated urban community. The typical resident is just 35, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. This is a professional hub where over 40% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, resulting in typical weekly incomes that sit above the national average. The area is defined by a diverse, mobile population and a high density of apartment and townhouse living.
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This is a noticeably young community where the typical resident is 35, and there are far fewer seniors than in most other areas. There is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.
The area is diverse, with 33.3% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Italian is the most common birthplace outside Australia, followed by India and Nepal.
Multiculturalism is strong here, with 35.1% of residents using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. This is reflected in the community, where Italian, Arabic, and Greek are common languages.
About 40.5% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians (36.8%) and Muslims (10.3%).
The community is highly qualified, with 40.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This academic strength is also seen in school completion, with 71.5% of residents finishing Year 12.
Earnings are generally high, with the typical weekly household income of $1,927 sitting above the national figure. About 26.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11% of the population. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
Residents are less likely to be unpaid carers for children or perform long hours of housework compared to most areas. Volunteers make up 12.4% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
Living arrangements lean towards smaller groups, with 29.3% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home contains only 2.4 people.
Rental properties are very common, with 38.1% of households renting—well above the state average. Homes are typically smaller and more compact, with only 56% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national figure.
The area is very well connected, with 13.1% of homes having no car and 35.6% of people working from home. Public transport use for commuting is well above the national figure, and the drive time to the city is very short at 15 minutes.
The population is quite mobile, as 43.9% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most areas.
Employment is high, with 67.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in health care, social assistance, or technical roles.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6, far above the Victorian average. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.