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Warrandyte South
5 km²
Weekly household incomes are among the highest in the region in Warrandyte South. This is an affluent community of professionals and managers where almost every home is a large, detached house. The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a high proportion of residents holding university degrees. It is a stable, residential area with very few renters and a strong preference for home ownership.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Victoria and Australia. Children under 15 make up 15.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 17.6% of the population. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 10% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the state and national averages.
No religion is common here, with 43.5% of residents reporting no affiliation, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the most common religion at 48.6%.
This is a highly qualified community, with 35.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 70% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are very high, with over half of all households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $3,250 is well above the state and national figures.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as the number of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are also well below the national average.
Unpaid work is common here, with more people doing 15 or more hours of housework per week than in most areas. Volunteering is also well above the state and national figures.
The First Nations population is small, with seven people living in the area. Typical household income for First Nations residents is much higher than in most similar areas.
Families tend to be large, with 3.3 people per home. Only 7.8% of people live alone, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 99.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 4.1%, while 48.2% of homes are owned outright.
The area is very car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting to work via public transport. This is consistent with the fact that every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, as only 23.4% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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