Wundowie

The typical resident is 46, making the community far older than both the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

About 18.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than similar areas, though this is still well below the national rate of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of residents (49.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.2%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,520 a week, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly income of $692.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

The area has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (4.3%) than most similar places. However, the volunteer rate of 11.1% is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up 5% of the population, which is a little above the national average. While 37.8% have completed Year 12, no one in this group reported speaking a First Nations language.

One-parent families make up 18.2% of households, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. About 26.3% of people live alone, and 50.3% of homes are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 97.6% of all dwellings. Rent is well below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $250.

Most people rely on cars, with 68% of workers driving to work. While there are many bus stops relative to the population, only 0.7% of residents use public transport to commute.

The community is relatively stable, as 29.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 4.0%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61.5%. However, the unemployment rate of 7.0% is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

Wundowie is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.