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Wakerley
5 km²
A high-income family hub, Wakerley stands out among similar areas for its exceptional economic advantage and professional workforce. It is a community of young families, with a huge number of children and very few seniors compared to the national average. This profile is reinforced by a high proportion of large, owner-occupied homes and a workforce with far more university degrees than the state average. It has grown steadily, adding over 1,600 people since 2011.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Children under 15 make up 27.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The area is generally young, with a typical resident aged 36 and very few people aged 65 and over.
People born overseas make up 29.2% of the community, a little above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the main language for 81.8% of residents, though the number of people using another language at home rose to 16.2% since 2011. Very few people speak little or no English.
About 54.1% of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.7% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.
Education levels are far above the national average, with 36.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the 77.1% who completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with 47.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,166 is well above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.5%, which is well below the national average. Only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities.
Caring for children is a major activity here, with 42% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national average of 26.3%.
First Nations people make up 1.3% of the population. This group is highly successful in the area, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion far above the national figure.
The area is dominated by families, with 74.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 98% of homes have three or more bedrooms. The typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,383 is well above the national average.
Cars are essential as only 2.5% of people commute by public transport, and only 0.8% of homes have no vehicle. However, 24.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 43% of people moving in the last five years. The number of recent overseas arrivals fell significantly from 31.7% in 2011 to 9.5% in 2021.
Employment is strong, with 77.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is lower than the national average.
The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a perfect 10 for access to money and resources.
Wakerley receives an average annual rainfall of 1,057mm, which is far above the Queensland average.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 93.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the state average.