Wondunna

Children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average. While the typical resident is 40, the community is quite diverse in age, with about a quarter of people being older adults aged 45 to 64.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for over 40% each.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 41.5% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average.

Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the national figure. The area has a high number of schools per child and several schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is a little above the state average. About 21.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

A little more than 30% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.5% of the population.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, with 29.6% of people providing this support. There is also a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than usual.

First Nations residents in Wondunna are noticeably younger than the national average and have a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the Australian figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Only 10.9% of people live alone, which is among the lowest rates for this level of area.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 97.6% of dwellings being separate homes. Outright ownership is well above the national figure, and typical weekly rents are $390.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 71.4% of workers drive to work and almost no one uses public transport. Only 8.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

Wondunna has seen significant movement, with 46.4% of people moving house in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.

Full-time employment is a little above the national figure at 60.3%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any home.