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Wheelers Hill

28 km²

Almost every single home in Wheelers Hill is within a 15-minute walk of a park, making it an exceptionally accessible suburb in Melbourne's east. It is a well-serviced community where nearly all residents can reach public transport and schools on foot. This high level of walkability defines the area's character, providing easy access to health services and groceries for the vast majority of households.

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First Nations

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The First Nations population here is small, though a high proportion of these residents have finished Year 12, which is far above the national figure. Typical household income for this group is much higher than in most similar areas, while the unemployment rate is well above the Victorian average.

113 First Nations people

28 yrs Median age Here 28 yrs Vic 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

54.4% Year 12 Here 54.4% Vic 42.4% Aus 37.0%

16.1% Unemployment Here 16.1% Vic 9.6% Aus 12.3%

$547 Median income Here $547 Vic $619 Aus $540

$1,937 Household income Here $1,937 Vic $1,565 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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With a walkability score of 7.1, this area is very walkable and far exceeds the Victorian average for access to health services and groceries. Nearly 98% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and the vast majority of the suburb is served by a 15-minute-city walkshed.

7.1 Walk score

7.0 Types ≤15 min