Winmalee

Winmalee has a young feel, with 21% of the population being children under 15, a figure much higher than most areas. The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with 93.9% speaking it only. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 42.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 53.1%.

The area is highly educated, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This aligns with the national figure, and Year 12 completion at 60.9% is a little above the national average.

Household incomes are notably high, with 28.4% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical weekly family income is $2,410, which is a little above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 10% of residents, which is a little above the national figure.

Caregiving is very common in this community; 31.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework and volunteering are also more frequent than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Winmalee have a typical personal income of $887, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion for this group is 51.7%, much higher than most similar areas.

Families are generally larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, and it means fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The housing stock is dominated by large homes, with 95.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses make up 97.8% of the market, and only 11.8% of households are renting.

Car use is dominant, though 32.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 0.6% of people use it to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.도% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also uncommon at 1.4%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 65.7%. The most common industries for residents are health care, education, and construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 75.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is well above the state average. However, access to health services on foot is far below the national figure.