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Wanneroo - Sinagra
16 km²
Far more people were born overseas in Wanneroo - Sinagra than in most similar areas, with 36.1% of the population arriving from abroad. This suburban community is notably family-focused, as evidenced by a high proportion of children under 15 and large homes. While the typical resident is 38, the area is growing quickly, with a nearly 10% population increase since 2021. It is a place of detached houses and large households, where many residents are raising children in spacious properties.
Wanneroo - Sinagra has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. The typical age is 38, though there is a healthy presence of seniors, with 18.1% aged 65 and over.
People born overseas make up 36.1% of the community, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 82.4% of residents, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the national figure.
A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.6%, which is well above the Australian average.
The area has far fewer people with a bachelor degree or higher (15.1%) compared to the national figure of 26.3%. Local schools are larger than most, though there are fewer schools per 1,000 children.
Typical weekly household income is $1,679, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.
About 28.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, slightly above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are among the most commonly reported conditions.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 30.7% of people caring for children, which is well above the national rate. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers is lower than most areas.
First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. The unemployment rate for this group is 17.9%, which is well above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 58.8%.
The area is dominated by separate houses (88.4%), and nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average and explains why there are fewer people per bedroom.
Most people drive to work, and 39% of homes have two vehicles. While public transport stops are plentiful, the transit time to the city is much higher than in most areas.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also much less common than elsewhere.
Adults working or looking for work make up 63.도8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail.
The population has grown by 9.7% since 2021, a rate much higher than most similar areas. There are 1,121 businesses operating in the area.
Annual rainfall is 678mm, which is far above the state average, while maximum temperatures are a little below the state figure.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but very few are within 15 minutes of health services or groceries, which is far below the state average.
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