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Wanniassa
5 km²
A landscape of large family homes and ample green space defines Wanniassa, which sits in the Australian Capital Territory. It is a well-off community where many residents are older than the territory average and a high proportion of families live together. The area is especially distinctive for its high number of detached houses and its strong connection to public transport. With a typical family income well above the national figure, it is a comfortable suburb with a professional workforce.
Wanniassa's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 24 schools serve Wanniassa.
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Wanniassa is a larger community where the typical resident is 39. It is a family-oriented area with 19.8% of people under 15, and it has a slightly higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than the territory average.
While 74.8% of residents were born in Australia, 22.3% were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the territory average.
English is the main language for 80.2% of the community. Around 16.6% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure.
Religious views are split almost evenly, with 44.5% of people identifying as Christian and 43.0% reporting no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.
The community is well-qualified, with 71.4% of adults completing Year 12 and 34.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, both of which are far above the national figures.
Incomes are high here; the typical weekly household income is $2,295, and 33.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.
A higher than average 32.4% of residents live with a long-term health condition, and 10.3% have a mental health condition, which is slightly above the national figure.
Community spirit is high, with 33.1% of people providing unpaid childcare and 17.9% volunteering, both of which are well above the national average.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with residents earning a typical personal income of $876, which is far above the national figure.
Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household and a high 59.2% share of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 89.7% of dwellings. These are typically large, with 89% of homes having three or more bedrooms, and 36% are owned outright.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 71 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one, though 63.6% of people still drive to work.
The population is relatively stable, as only 30.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the territory average.
Most residents work in public administration and safety, and 63.5% are employed full-time, a rate well above the national average.
While the rate of burglary is much lower than most areas, theft is much higher, and the overall number of recorded offences is higher than in similar areas.
Residents can easily walk to parks, schools, and transport, but the area is far below the territory average for access to health services and groceries.