# Warrandyte - Wonga Park

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Manningham › 3115, VIC

Area: 46 km²

Daily life in Warrandyte - Wonga Park revolves around spacious detached homes and a high rate of working from home. This is an affluent, older community where the typical resident is 46, far older than the national figure. Its character is defined by large households and a strong sense of stability, with very few people moving into the area recently. The neighborhood is predominantly professional and well-qualified, creating a settled environment with high typical incomes.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 10,112 | +1.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 46 yrs | +15.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | +57.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.6% | +73.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.5% | -19.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.4% | +20.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 33.1%, Seniors (65+) 18.6%, Children (0–14) 16.5%, Young adults (25–44) 15.9%, Youth (15–24) 15.7%

**Marital status** — Married 58.2%, Never married 30.4%, Divorced 5.7%, Widowed 3.7%, Separated 2.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 18.9% | +7.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 78.6%, England 4.4%, China 2.6%, South Africa 1.0%, Italy 1.0%, New Zealand 0.9%, India 0.6%, Vietnam 0.3%, Philippines 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 40.8%, Australian 34.6%, Scottish 11.9%, Irish 11.5%, Italian 7.2%, Chinese 5.4%, German 4.7%, Greek 3.3%, Dutch 3.2%, Indian 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.4%, Filipino 0.2%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 11.5% | +27.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 2.1% | +17.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 86.0%, Mandarin 2.6%, Cantonese 1.4%, Italian 1.4%, Greek 1.4%, Arabic 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Punjabi 0.2%, Hindi 0.1%, Tagalog 0.1%

## Religion

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 45.7% | +57.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 47.0%, No religion 45.7%, Not stated 4.5%, Buddhism 1.0%, Islam 0.8%, Hinduism 0.5%, Other religions 0.4%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 68.8% | +12.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 32.2% | +24.1% since 2011 |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 2.39 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 39 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,068 | — |
| Average school size | 267 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,081 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 68.8%, Year 11 11.9%, Year 10 10.2%, Year 9 or below 6.0%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 33.6%, Certificate III / IV 23.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.2%, Postgraduate degree 10.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.4%, Certificate I / II 1.2%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 20.2%, Engineering & related 13.7%, Health 12.0%, Society & culture 11.9%, Education 9.8%, Architecture & building 8.6%, Natural & physical sciences 4.6%, Creative arts 4.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.3%, Information technology 2.8%, Agriculture & environment 2.0%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $930 | +31.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,779 | +32.1% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,051 | +33.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 21.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 43.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 30.2%, $1,500–$2,999 25.3%, $650–$1,499 16.1%, $3,000–$3,999 12.9%, Under $650 8.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 37.8%, $650–$1,499 26.3%, $1,500–$2,999 20.3%, $3,000 or more 11.7%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 6.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.7% | +57.1% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 8.9%, Arthritis 8.4%, Asthma 7.6%, Mental health 6.9%, Heart disease 3.9%, Diabetes 3.5%, Cancer 3.3%, Lung condition 1.3%, Dementia 1.0%, Stroke 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 67.0%, One condition 19.6%, Two conditions 5.2%, Three or more 2.1%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 19.4% | -16.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 16.1% | +29.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.8% | -9.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.9% | +2.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 43 | — |
| First Nations median age | 33 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 55.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $850 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,437 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 7.0% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | -6.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.6% | +2.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 12.8% | +14.9% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 69.6%, Couples without children 22.4%, One-parent families 7.6%, Other families 0.4%

**Household size** — 2 people 32.0%, 4 people 22.7%, 3 people 17.2%, 1 person 12.8%, 5 people 11.1%, 6 or more 4.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $481 | +60.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,300 | +15.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 6.6% | -11.2% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 44.9% | +8.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 99.2% | +1.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 94.2% | +2.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 46.4%, Owned outright 44.9%, Rented 6.6%, Other tenure 1.5%, Not stated 0.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 99.2%, Townhouse / semi-detached 0.5%, Flat or apartment 0.2%, Other dwelling 0.2%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 44.9%, 3 bedrooms 27.9%, 5 or more 21.5%, 2 bedrooms 4.6%, 1 bedroom 0.7%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 38.2%, $550–$749 22.2%, $200–$349 11.8%, $750 or more 9.9%, Under $200 3.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 33.5%, $1,800–$2,999 27.8%, $1,000–$1,799 16.4%, Under $1,000 14.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.8% | +16.2% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 32.2% | +341.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.7% | -77.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 80 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 7.91 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,749.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 11 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 12 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 35 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 10,112 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 28,171 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 48.2%, Worked at home 32.2%, Car (passenger) 3.0%, Walked 1.2%, Bus 0.4%, Train 0.3%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.4%, 3 vehicles 21.7%, 4 or more 20.3%, 1 vehicle 15.7%, No vehicle 0.8%

## Migration & Movement

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 25.2% | -2.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.6% | -10.5% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | -7.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.3% | -6.2% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.4% | -5.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Construction 14.5%, Health care & social assistance 14.0%, Retail trade 10.1%, Professional & technical 10.0%, Education & training 9.2%, Manufacturing 6.3%, Accommodation & food 4.8%, Public administration & safety 4.4%, Finance & insurance 4.0%, Other services 3.5%, Wholesale trade 3.5%, Administrative & support 2.3%, Transport & warehousing 2.2%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Media & telecommunications 1.4%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.9%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 26.3%, Managers 20.8%, Clerical & administrative 13.4%, Technicians & trades 12.7%, Community & personal service 9.0%, Sales workers 8.8%, Labourers 5.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.0%

## Economy & Advantage

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 10 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 10 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,106 | — |
| Population estimate | 10,229 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 0.5% | — |
| Businesses | 1,383 | — |

## Environment & Climate

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 825 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 20.4 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 10.0 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 49.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 50.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 67.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 54.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 84.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 29.8% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 20.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 26 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 10.5% | — |

## Schools serving Warrandyte - Wonga Park

39 schools, 22,997 students, average ICSEA 1,105.

By sector: Government 27, Independent 8, Catholic 4

By type: Primary 26, Secondary 8, Combined 5

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Warrandyte Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 200 |
| Andersons Creek Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.7 km | 178 |
| Wonga Park Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.4 km | 412 |
| Warranwood Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.0 km | 375 |
| St Anne's School | Catholic | Primary | 4.1 km | 231 |
| Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School | Independent | Combined | 4.4 km | 470 |
| Yarra Road Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.4 km | 244 |
| Warrandyte High School | Government | Secondary | 4.6 km | 278 |
| Park Orchards Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.9 km | 338 |
| Croydon Hills Primary School | Government | Primary | 5.3 km | 737 |

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