Wandin East

The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 49 and 22.5% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 81.6% of residents were born in Australia, there is a notable Italian influence, with 20.3% of people claiming Italian ancestry.

Around 13.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the Victoria state average.

A high number of residents report having no religion at 44.1%, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 43.1% completing Year 12.

The community is quite wealthy, with typical household incomes reaching $2,250 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.5% of people living with a condition, most often arthritis.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, as 16.2% of people provide unpaid care, a figure well above the national average.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. While their household income is far above the national figure, their typical personal income is among the lowest for its level.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling, and 60.6% of households consisting of couples with children.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.6% of dwellings. Many are owned outright (41.9%), though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,167, which is higher than most areas.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years—far below the 40.7% seen across Australia.

Job activity is high, with 68.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 22.6% of jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.