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Wolli Creek
1 km²
Young adults dominate the population of Wolli Creek, making it one of the youngest areas in the state. It is a highly diverse and educated community where nearly half the residents have no religious affiliation. With a population of 10,654, the area is defined by high-density living and a professional workforce. Its character is shaped by a massive proportion of overseas-born residents and a transient population that frequently moves into the area.
Wolli Creek's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is only 30, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 and seniors are both far below the state average, while a very high 23.1% of people are in de facto relationships.
Born overseas, 71.1% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 35.5%, and 20.2% of the population were born in China.
Language diversity is very high, with 67.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 9.4% of residents speak little or no English.
About 47.8% of residents report no religion, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 25.7%.
This is a highly qualified community where 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 81.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,071. Weekly family incomes are also a little above the national figure at $2,337.
Residents are in very good health, with only 10.5% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Only 0.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Community participation is among the lowest at this level, with only 6.9% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations residents in this area have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 74.5%. Their median personal income of $1,516 is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes are generally small, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure. Most households consist of couples without children, making up 55.9% of the community.
Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 98.3% of homes. Renting is very common at 63.0%, and typical weekly rents of $540 are well above the national average.
Public transport and working from home are very popular, with 44.5% of people working at home and 15.0% commuting via transit. About 28.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national figure.
The community is highly mobile, with 77.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 36.4% of the population, which is far above the state average.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 69.7%. Many residents work as professionals, and 60.6% are employed full-time, which is a little above the national figure.
This area is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services.