Wonga Park

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 45. While children make up 16.6% of the population, there are very few de facto relationships compared to other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.9% of the community. About 5.9% of people use another language at home, though this is far below the Victorian average.

Nearly half of the population, 45.3%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.4%.

This is a highly qualified community where 64.8% of residents finished Year 12, well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and school advantage scores are much higher than most areas.

Wonga Park is among the highest for income, with 43.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,972 is well above both the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities (2.9%) or living with long-term health conditions compared to most areas.

Unpaid care is common here, with 29.9% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more frequent than in the wider state.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income is far above the national figure. The typical age for this group is 42, much older than the national average of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per household. Only 11.1% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure, as 68.7% of families are couples with children.

Nearly every home is a separate house (99.7%), and 95.8% have three or more bedrooms. While 44.1% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical payments of $2,300, which is much higher than most areas.

Cars are essential, with 63.4% of homes having two or more vehicles and only 0.5% of people commuting by public transport. However, 29.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work (69.6%), though full-time employment is lower than the state average. Many residents work in construction, healthcare, and professional roles.

The area is only somewhat walkable due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby services. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries compared to the state average.