Wakeley

The community is slightly older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 41. About 20% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, and there are fewer de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

Overseas birth is very common, at 58.8%, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese and Chinese are the most prominent ancestries, and Vietnam is the most common birth country after Australia.

Language diversity is very high, with 74% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 20.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Faith plays a significant role in the community, as the 13.1% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Most residents identify as Christian or Buddhist.

While a higher number of residents completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, those with a bachelor degree or higher (15%) are far below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical personal income is much lower than the national figure, at $502 per week. This is consistent with a typical family income of $1,583, which is well below the state average.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities (9.3%) compared to the national figure of 5.8%. However, reports of long-term health and mental health conditions are much lower than in most areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 5%. Similarly, far fewer people provide unpaid housework or care for children compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up 0.6% of the population. A high 18.5% of this group speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average of 4.0%.

Homes are often crowded, with 3.2 people per home. This is well above the national average and is consistent with a high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 91% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is high at 40.8%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent for work, though 27.4% of people work from home. Residents have excellent access to transit, with every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved in the last five years (25.2%) compared to the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

Wakeley is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 92.3% are within reach of groceries.