State Electorate · Area profile
Wanguri
29 km²
A typical weekly household income of $2,539 makes Wanguri one of the highest earning areas in its class. This is a young, professional community where the typical resident is 34 and many hold university degrees. It is a diverse suburb with a strong overseas presence, which helps explain why over a third of residents speak another language at home. Families are the norm here, with large homes and a high proportion of children under 15.
Wanguri has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is notably young, with 23% of the population being children under 15 and a typical age of 34. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than the national figure at 7.2%, it is far below the Northern Territory average.
Overseas births are common, with 33.7% of people born abroad, a figure that rose 8.5 points since 2011. Australian, English, Chinese, Irish, and Greek are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity has grown significantly, with 34% of people now using a language other than English at home, up 12 points since 2011. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken.
About 36.7% of residents have no religion, which is a little below the national figure. This group has grown by 13 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 42.5%.
The community is well-qualified, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64.3% having finished Year 12. Both figures are well above the national average.
Incomes are high, with 34.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011. The typical personal weekly income of $1,165 is well above the national figure.
Residents report fewer health issues than most, with only 19.8% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the Australian average of 27.7%.
The area has a high rate of volunteers at 16.4% and a strong Defence Force presence, with 7.2% of people having served. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.
Family life is central here, as 68.5% of homes are couples with children and the typical home holds 3.0 people. Only 15.9% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.
Most people live in separate houses, and 83.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $380, while monthly mortgage payments are usually $2,167.
Car travel is dominant, with 72.5% of people driving to work and only 3.5% of homes having no motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport for their commute.
The population is quite mobile, with 46.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.7% of the community.
Job prospects are strong, with 71.2% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 3.5%. Many residents work in public administration, health, or education.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly every home within a short walk of a park or public transport. About 70% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.