Wantirna

The typical resident is 41, and the area is noticeably older than the state and national figures. This is reflected in the senior population, which rose to 21.3% since 2011 and is now well above the national average.

People born overseas make up 39.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This diversity is driven by strong ties to China, India, and England, with Chinese ancestry representing 23.3% of residents.

Language diversity is very high here, with 39.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and the number of people who speak little or no English has risen since 2016.

Religious views are varied, with 41% identifying as Christian and 39.5% reporting no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Wantirna is a well-qualified community where 31.9% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure, having risen 8.6 points since 2011.

The area is relatively prosperous, with a quarter of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is a little above the national figure and represents a 12 point increase since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported at a rate of 7.1%, which is a little below the state and national figures. Other health markers, such as the need for help with daily activities, sit around the national middle.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 30.5% of people caring for children—a figure well above the national average. Unpaid housework and general caregiving are also higher than usual.

First Nations people make up 0.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure. The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 20.

Homes in Wantirna are larger than most, with a typical 2.8 people per dwelling. Only 17.2% of people live alone, which is well below the state and national figures.

Detached houses are the norm here, making up 90.1% of homes. Most properties are large, with 90.4% having three or more bedrooms, and 38.7% of these are owned outright.

Working from home is very common, with 27.8% of people doing so—a huge rise from just 3.1% in 2011. Most households have at least two cars, and very few (3%) have none.

The community is relatively stable, as only 32.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen slightly since 2011.

Working or looking for work is common for 60.5% of adults, with full-time employment sitting around the national middle. The most common industries are healthcare, retail, and education.

Wantirna is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage and access to resources. It is also highly rated for the education and job skills of its residents.

The area receives 872mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Victorian average. Local temperatures are generally a little lower than the state average.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services and schools is far above the state average, contributing to a high walkability score.