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Wallacia
2 km²
A high proportion of people work from home in Wallacia, where daily life is shaped by a mix of family homes and a growing number of children. The community has become significantly wealthier since 2011, with a sharp rise in both typical incomes and the number of high-earners. While it remains a predominantly Australian and English-speaking area, there is a noticeable trend toward more cultural diversity. This is a residential pocket where most people rely on cars and enjoy a high level of access to parks and public transport.
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The area is seeing a shift toward younger families; the typical resident is now 39, and the number of children under 15 has risen to 19.8%. This trend is reflected in the drop in the proportion of seniors, which fell to 18.6% since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.8%), but the proportion of people born overseas has risen sharply to 13.0% since 2011. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
While 88.6% of people speak only English, there has been a rise in those using another language at home, reaching 6.8%. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the state figure.
Christianity is the main religion for 65.0% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 27.1% of the community, a figure that has risen by 16 points since 2011.
Qualifications have improved over the last decade, with the share of adults who completed Year 12 rising to 39.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.5% of the population.
Wallacia has become much wealthier, with the typical family income rising to $2,321 a week. Currently, 24.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.4% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities fell to 5.6% since 2011.
Unpaid housework is common here, with 27.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. In contrast, the share of volunteers has fallen significantly to 11.6% since 2011.
Families with children are common, making up 54.1% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.
Most people live in separate houses (79.7%), and 74.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are among the highest for this area type, typically costing $2,342 a month.
The area is heavily dependent on cars, with only 0.6% of people commuting by public transport. However, 25.1% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase since 2011.
The community is relatively stable, as 31.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.6% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work than in 2011, reaching 61.9%. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.
Residents have excellent access to parks and public transport within a short walk. However, the area lacks basic amenities, with no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.