Wellard (West) - Bertram

The area is far younger than the state and national average, with only 5% of people aged 65 and over. About 26.9% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 41.1% of the population, a figure far above the Australian average. Filipino and Indian ancestries are particularly prominent alongside English and Australian heritage.

Language diversity is high, with 31.3% of residents using a language other than English at home—well above the national average. Tagalog and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly between Christianity (40.6%) and those with no religion (40.4%). The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 11 points since 2011.

Education levels have risen, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 10 points since 2011 to reach 23.9%. Year 12 completion is also well above the state average at 64.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,068, which is a little above the state and national figures. Personal incomes have also trended upwards, rising by $108 since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 21.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Caring for children is a major activity here, with 39.1% of people providing unpaid childcare—far above the national average of 26.3%.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 20, which is much lower than most other areas. Educational attainment is also well above the national average, with 46% completing Year 12.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and a high 69.3% of families consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by detached houses (95.8%), and 92.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Very few residents own their homes outright, at just 8.8%.

Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average at 8.2%. However, the area is heavily reliant on cars, with 45.5% of homes owning two vehicles.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.7% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Working life is strong here, with 74.2% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Full-time employment is also higher than most similar areas.

The area is experiencing significant growth, with a population increase of 24.3% since 2021, far above the state average of 10.7%.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 730mm, which is far above the state average, while minimum temperatures are a little below the state figure.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport, schools, and parks. However, access to groceries and health services is far below the state average for a 15-minute walk.