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Wheelers Hill
10 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Wheelers Hill, where the typical resident is 48. This is a well-off, multicultural community in Greater Melbourne with a strong overseas presence. Many residents are highly qualified professionals with a high proportion of homeowners. The area is mostly made up of large family homes and a significant number of seniors, making it a stable and established suburb.
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The community is notably older than most, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 29.4% of the population, far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the state average at 14.6%.
This is a diverse area where 46.3% of people were born overseas, far above the national average of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Multiculturalism is evident in the home, with 46% of people using a language other than English, far above the national rate of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas; those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 47.4%.
The workforce is highly qualified, with 36.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 68.3%.
Household wealth is high, with 27.2% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly household income is $1,818, which is slightly above the state average.
About 7.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average of 5.8%. This is consistent with the area's significantly older population.
Unpaid care and housework are common, with 13.5% of people providing unpaid care. However, the rate of volunteering at 13.1% is much lower than in most similar areas.
There are 35 First Nations people in the area. Those who do identify as First Nations are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 30.
Families are generally larger here, with 2.7 people per home and 62% of households consisting of couples with children. Conversely, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.
Housing is dominated by large, owned homes, with 84.9% being separate houses and 47.6% owned outright, far above the national average. Many homes are large, with 87.4% having three or more bedrooms.
Working from home is very common here at 31.9%, far above the national figure of 21%. While most people use cars, the area is well-served by public transport with 105 stops.
The community is relatively stable, with 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
A bit less than half of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. Many residents work in health care, professional services, or retail.
The suburb is very walkable, with 96.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 100% within 15 minutes of a park.