Wandina

Wandina is a young community where 26.2% of people are children, a figure well above the national average. About 6.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 18.4% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, although this is well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While 12.8% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national figure. Only 1% of residents speak little or no English.

About 38.8% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.7%.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 18.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains well below the national average.

Incomes are a standout feature here, as typical weekly household earnings of $2,238 are well above the national figure. About 27.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community is relatively healthy, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (24.6%) than the national average of 27.7%.

Caregiving is common here, with 36.3% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure far above the national average of 26.3%.

There are 274 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age is just 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.7% of families.

Large homes dominate the landscape, with 95.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. About 30% of households are renting, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, as only 3.9% of residents work from home, one of the lowest rates for any similar area.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 42.7% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Working life is strong in Wandina, where 69.9% of adults are working or looking for work, well above the national figure of 61.1%.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the overall walkability score is lower than the state average because groceries and schools are further away for many.