Wesley Vale

The population is far older than the national average, with 27.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.1% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 7.2% of the population, which is far below the national average. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 43.1% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 46.8%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 24.9% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly personal income is $639, which is well below the national figure of $805. Typical household income is also lower than most areas at $1,350 per week.

About 30.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is a little above the national figure, and 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common here, with 18% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or other people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.1% of the community. For this group, the typical household income of $2,062 is well above the state and national figures.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 53.8% having children. About 28.5% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 48.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 83.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is very car-dependent, as 69.7% of people drive to work and only 1.3% use public transport. Drive times to the city are among the highest for similar areas.

The population is very stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is very low at 1.7%, which is well below the national rate. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or health care and social assistance.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services, and few are within walking distance of parks or shops.