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Wantirna
8 km²
Stronger cultural diversity than the state average marks Wantirna as a multicultural hub. Nearly 40% of its 14,237 residents were born overseas, creating a community where many speak languages other than English at home. The area is largely defined by families, with a high number of children and a typical age of 41. This blend of professional success and family focus makes it a well-off residential suburb in Greater Melbourne.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
50 schools within reach make Wantirna convenient for families.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national figure, with 21% of people aged 65 and over. It is a family-oriented area where 18.6% of residents are children under 15.
Overseas birth rates are far above the national figure, with 39.7% of people born outside Australia. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, and Australian.
Language diversity is very high here, with 39.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and is reflected in the significant number of Mandarin and Cantonese speakers.
Religious views align with the rest of the country, as 39.5% of residents report having no religion. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.1%.
The community is well-qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Household incomes are generally high, with a typical weekly household income of $1,886. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.
Health statistics are around the middle for similar areas, though the rate of mental health conditions is a little lower than the state and national figures.
Caregiving is a prominent feature here, as 30.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average.
There are 65 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 63.8% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.3% of homes being detached. Most are large, with 90.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms, though monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.
Working from home is very common at 27.9%, which is well above the national figure. Most homes have two vehicles, though the area is very well served by bus routes.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment levels are around the middle for similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail trade.
The suburb is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service. This far exceeds the state average for accessibility to local amenities.