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Wiley Park
1 km²
A short walk to shops, parks, and transport defines daily life for the 10,016 people in Wiley Park. This is a notably young community where the typical resident is just 31, and children under 15 make up 23.5% of the population. It is a diverse hub where most residents were born overseas and nearly three-quarters use a language other than English at home. These factors combine to create a high-density neighborhood of large families and rental apartments.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and a very high proportion of children. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in the rest of the state.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 58.1% of people born overseas, which is far above the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, Indian, English, and Chinese.
Language diversity is very high, with 72.6% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 14.4% of people speak little or no English.
Faith is very common here, as the 8.4% who claim no religion is far below the national figure. Islam is the most common religion at 54.7%.
The community is well-qualified, with 29% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion at 65.3% is also well above the state and national averages.
Incomes are generally much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,246. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, and the 3.9% of people with a mental health condition is well below the national figure.
While about a quarter of people care for children unpaid, volunteering is very low at 6.1%, which is well below the national average.
First Nations people make up 0.2% of the population. A striking 39.1% of this group speak a First Nations language, far above the state and national figures.
Homes are more crowded than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 71.2% of families.
Renters make up 54.7% of the market, far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and 61.1% of homes have only two bedrooms.
Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 13.2% of homes have no car. The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The neighborhood is quite mobile, with 42.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, which is well above the national figure.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. This makes it much more walkable than the state average.