Wandin North

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 39. Children under 15 make up 18.1% of the community, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

Australia is the birthplace for 85.4% of residents, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home for 93.2% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the figures for Victoria and Australia.

A striking 52.4% of residents have no religion, which is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.3%.

While about half of residents have completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.6% of adults, also far below the state average.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, with the usual weekly amount being $1,969. This is consistent with the fact that typical family incomes are also slightly higher than the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 30.8% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with a much higher proportion of people caring for children (31.2%) than the national average. More people here also provide general unpaid care and do housework.

There are 28 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is a bit higher than the national figure, and 62.7% of households are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.1%), which is far above the national average. Large homes are the norm, with 86.8% having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are essential, as 58.8% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 40.8% owning two.

The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (67.8%) than in most similar areas, which is well above the national average. Construction is the most common industry for local workers.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it is less so than the state average. Many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but the terrain is steeper than the Victorian average.