Warrandyte - Wonga Park

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 18.6% being seniors and the typical age rising to 46. This trend is reflected in the family structure, where married couples make up 58.2% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 18.9% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the Victorian average.

English is the primary language for 86.0% of the community, which is far above the national and state figures. While use of other languages at home has risen slightly to 11.5%, it remains well below the state average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.7%, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 17 points since 2011. Christianity remains the other primary affiliation at 47.0%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 68.8%.

This is an exceptionally wealthy area where 43.0% of households earn over $3,000 a week, far above the national average. Typical weekly family income is $3,051, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (4.7%) and a much lower rate of mental health conditions (6.9%) compared to most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 19.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, as 16.1% of people provide unpaid care for others.

The First Nations community is small, but those residents have a much higher typical personal income ($850) and a higher Year 12 completion rate (55.2%) than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per home and very few people living alone (12.8%). Most families are couples with children, who make up 69.6% of households.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.2%), with 94.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 44.9% of houses owned outright.

Car use is dominant, and 32.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. Very few people (0.7%) commute by public transport, though the area has a high number of bus stops.

The community is very stable, with only 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also much lower than in most other areas.

The workforce is primarily made up of professionals and managers, with a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. A higher-than-average 66.3% of adults are either working or looking for work.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by high levels of education and significant access to financial resources.

The area receives significantly more rainfall than the Victorian average, with 825mm annually. Temperatures are slightly lower than the state average, with a typical maximum of 20.4 degrees.

Walking to amenities is difficult due to the steep terrain and low connectivity, with only 50% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. The walkability score is 4.5, which is well below the state average.