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Wagaman
1 km²
More people have moved into Wagaman since 2011, adding to a community where 43.3% of residents were born overseas. This is a relatively young area with a typical resident aged 35 and a high number of children. The population is diverse, with significant Greek, Chinese, and Filipino heritage, and it is shaped by a high proportion of renters and large family households.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
22 schools within reach make Wagaman convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, and the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has risen to 10.0% since 2011.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 43.3% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Greek, Chinese, and Filipino.
Language diversity is very high, as 44.7% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 8.9 percentage points since 2011.
Christianity is the most common faith at 42.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.4% of the population, which is well below the national and territory figures.
Education levels have risen, with 25.4% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is 57.4%, which is well above the territory average.
Typical household weekly income is $2,083, slightly higher than the national figure. Weekly personal income is $864, which is also higher than in most similar areas.
Health outcomes are strong, with 18.1% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 4.6% of residents report a mental health condition.
Unpaid care for children is common here, with 27.6% of people providing this support. However, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is much lower than in most areas.
First Nations residents are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20. While First Nations household income is well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is much higher at 18.3%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.0% of households.
Rental properties are very common, with 40.2% of households renting, which is well above the national average. Separate houses make up 80.4% of the dwellings.
The area is highly accessible, with a short 14-minute drive to the city and a one-minute walk to the nearest transit stop. Most people use a car to get to work, though 3.7% use public transport.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.9% of the population.
Job activity is high, with 66.3% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is 64.3%, which is well above the national average.
The area has an overall advantage score of 4, which is lower than about 60% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been very low at 0.4%.
The local climate is hot and humid, with an average maximum temperature of 33.3°C and annual rainfall of 1,584mm, which is far above the territory average.
Wagaman is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, health services, and public transport.