High Wycombe

The population has grown by about 417 people since 2011. While the typical age of 38 is around the middle for its level, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas. De facto relationships are also more common than the state and national figures.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the number of people born overseas is well below the state and national figures. This figure has risen slightly to 24% since 2011.

English is the primary language for 86.4% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 9.1% of the community, which is far below the national figure, though this has risen since 2011.

A striking 49.7% of people report no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant shift in the community, with the proportion of non-religious residents rising by 22 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, although Year 12 completion rose by 8.1 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,758, which is about the same as the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, with 30% of people affected. This is well above the state figure and includes a higher than average rate of mental health conditions at 10.2%.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 29.9% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas and has fallen since 2011.

First Nations people make up a larger portion of this community than in 76% of similar areas. This group is younger than the state average and has a higher Year 12 completion rate and personal income than the national figures.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 18%. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%, though the typical number of people per home is 2.5, consistent with the state average.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.2% of homes—far above the national average. Most of these are large, with 91.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

Most people rely on cars, with only 3.1% commuting by public transport. While 89.1% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of a stop, the transit time to the city is higher than in most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen sharply since 2011.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is a little above the state average. Technicians, trades, and clerical roles are the most frequent occupations.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage and relatively good access to money and resources. However, it ranks poorly for education and job skills compared to 80% of similar areas.

The area experiences higher average minimum and maximum temperatures than the state average. Its annual rainfall of 673mm is far above the state's average figure.

The suburb is very walkable, with 80.9% of homes within a 15 minute walk of groceries, which is far above the state figure. Almost every home is also within a short walk of a park.