Wilsons Plains

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.3% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than the Australian average of 38.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.5% born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the main language for 88.7% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 66.1%. The 30.6% of people who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Weekly incomes are higher than usual, with the typical household earning $2,062. Notably, 21.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 14.5% of people. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national figure at 33.9%.

This is a highly active community where 42.6% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare at 36.2%.

First Nations residents in Wilsons Plains are far older and earn much more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,499.

One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, at 17.5%. Conversely, fewer people live alone compared to the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.7% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, though these tend to have fewer bedrooms than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 34.5% owning four or more.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 44.1% of people moving here in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is very common at 91.5%, far above the national figure. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.