Wungong

Wungong is a young area where the typical resident is 38, and children under 15 make up 23% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. There is a very low Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population compared to the state.

About 24.1% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Dutch and Scottish.

English is the main language for 85.9% of the community. While 8.4% of people use another language at home, this is far below the state average of 18.4%.

More than half of the population are Christians, while 34.9% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. However, the area has a high number of schools within 3 km.

Household incomes are relatively strong, with 27.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. However, typical personal income is well below the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues compared to the national average.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 30.7% of people care for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. Unpaid housework and general caregiving are also higher than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, but those present have a typical personal income of $2,625, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes in Wungong are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 71.5% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 90.6% have three or more bedrooms. While 39.6% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of homes lacking a motor vehicle and many households owning three or more. Despite this, the area has a very high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

About 33.1% of residents have moved house in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 65.1%, though the unemployment rate of 7.2% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in construction and transport.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.