Willetton

The population is growing and leans toward families, with children under 15 making up 21.9% of the community, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 40 years old, while the proportion of people in de facto relationships is among the lowest for its level.

Born overseas, 52.1% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, Australian, and Indian.

Language diversity is high and has risen significantly since 2011, with 44.8% of people using a language other than English at home. Mandarin is the most common second language, and 5.4% of residents speak little or no English.

While 39.5% of residents identify as Christian, 36.2% report having no religion. This figure has risen 13 points since 2011, though it remains lower than in most other similar areas.

Willetton is highly educated, with 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the schools, which have a much higher average advantage score than most areas.

Household incomes are strong, with 29.7% earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly household income of $2,178 is much higher than in most similar areas.

The community enjoys good health, as the proportion of people with long-term health conditions (21.5%) and mental health conditions (5.0%) is much lower than most areas.

Participation is high, with 20.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong focus on family, as 35.0% of residents provide unpaid childcare.

The First Nations community is small, but those present are noticeably younger than average. They also show high achievement, with a Year 12 completion rate of 57.9%, far above the state average.

Homes here are typically larger and more crowded than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. Only 14.3% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.

Separate houses dominate the landscape, and 95.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is strong, with 39.3% of homes owned outright, though typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than average at $2,100.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 2.2% of homes having no vehicle. However, it is well served by public transport, with a very high number of weekly bus departures compared to most areas.

Movement is steady, with 37.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.4% of the population, though this is down 15 points since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.8%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

Willetton is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. It has a strong business presence with 1,766 companies and high scores for education and job skills.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 25.3 degrees and annual rainfall of 669mm, both of which are higher than the state average.

This is a very walkable neighbourhood, with a score of 7.7. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store, and 99.7% are within 10 minutes of public transport.