Wilsons Hill

The community is older than most, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. However, 19.3% are children under 15, a little above the Australian average. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.8% were born overseas, which is far below the Victoria and national averages. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the area is far below the state and national figures for language diversity. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 46.6%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 27.3%, which is far lower than the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a very low level of higher education, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average, and only 33.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,624, which is about the same as the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.5% of people, slightly above the national average. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is common, with 18.1% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. The very small First Nations population recorded has a typical age of 66, far older than the national average of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up 55.9% of families, while one-parent families are not present.

Every home in Wilsons Hill is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. Over half are owned outright, which is far above the state average, and typical rents are much lower than the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive time to the city is higher than in most areas.

The population is very stable, as only 17.7% of residents moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area, though the rate of full-time work is well below the national average. Many people work in technicians and trades, as well as health and agriculture.

Wilsons Hill is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools, as these amenities are not available within a 15-minute walk.