Wandi

Wandi is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with children under 15 making up 25.1% of the population. This youthful profile is mirrored by the low proportion of seniors, who make up only 7.6% of the community.

The area has a strong international presence, with 36.4% of people born overseas—a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Italian.

Language diversity is high, with 22.2% of residents using a language other than English at home. While this is much higher than most similar areas, only 1.8% of people speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.1%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.5%.

The community is highly qualified, with 69.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 28.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are both far above the state and national averages.

Wandi is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,373 per week is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting only 19.9% of the population. Only 2.3% of people require help with daily activities, which is well below the national average.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 41.1% of people providing unpaid childcare—far above the state average. However, volunteering rates are lower than most areas at 12.8%.

The First Nations community in Wandi is small but relatively affluent, with a typical personal income of $1,312, which is far above the state figure. Notably, the unemployment rate for First Nations people here is 0.0%.

Most residents live in family groups, with 66.9% in couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household.

The suburb is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most people have a mortgage, and typical monthly payments of $2,056 are higher than most areas.

While 63.5% of people drive to work, Wandi has more public transport stops than 86% of similar areas. However, working from home is far less common here than across Australia.

Wandi is a rapidly changing area, with 51.2% of the population having moved here within the last five years. This is far above the national rate of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 78.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals, particularly in health care and social assistance.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many homes are near public transport, almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.