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Willetton
9 km²
More than half of the 19,262 people living in Willetton were born overseas, making it a highly multicultural community. This is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up 21.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is generally well-qualified and affluent, with high rates of university degrees and household incomes. These factors combine to create a suburban setting that is both diverse and prosperous.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is a bit older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 40. It is particularly family-heavy, as children under 15 are much more common here than in most other similar areas.
Born overseas, 52.1% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the rest of the state. Chinese (26.3%), English (23.7%), and Indian (10.9%) are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is very high, with 44.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 39.5% of people identifying as Christian and 36.2% reporting no religion, which is well below the state figure.
The community is highly educated, with 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 74.8% having finished Year 12, both of which are far above national levels.
Household wealth is strong, as 29.7% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,379 is much higher than in most similar areas.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (21.5%) or mental health conditions (5.0%).
Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 35.0% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common here than in most areas.
The First Nations community is small but relatively prosperous, with a typical household income of $2,250 and a Year 12 completion rate of 57.9%, which is far above the state average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and very few people (14.3%) living alone. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children.
Large family homes dominate, as 95.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While many are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,100, which is much higher than most areas.
Public transport is very accessible, with 90 stops and 22 routes serving the area. Most people still drive to work, though 3.3% use public transport, which is higher than in most similar areas.
The population is relatively mobile, with 37.1% of people moving house in the last five years. About 10.4% of residents arrived from overseas recently.
The workforce is active, with 64.8% of adults working or looking for work, higher than the national figure. Many residents work as professionals in health care, education, or technical fields.
Willetton is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services.