Wiseleigh

The community is much more diverse in its heritage than typical areas, with 5.6% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is also a young-leaning place, as 20.9% of residents are children under 15, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of Victoria. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home in this area, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

No religion is the most common response here, at 63.3%, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.6% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,458. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than in most areas.

Health challenges are more common here, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national figure, and mental health conditions are among the highest for this level of area.

Residents are very active in the home and community, with 38.8% doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework—far above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than the state typical age, with a median age of just 14 years.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 22% of households, which is well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 50.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are also well below the state average, typically costing $245 per week.

The area is completely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 31.7% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Common industries for those employed include construction and education.

Wiseleigh is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.