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Wilberforce
2 km²
A massive 89.9% of homes in Wilberforce have three or more bedrooms, making it an area of exceptionally large houses. This is a family-oriented community where the typical resident is 38 and children under 15 are more common than in most areas. While the population shrank by 14% since 2011, household wealth has climbed significantly. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born suburb where most people live in detached houses and work in construction or trades.
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The community is slightly younger than the state average, with a typical age of 38. Families with children are common, and the proportion of people aged 65 and over is well below the national figure.
This is a very traditional Australian community; only 8.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language here, with 93.7% of residents speaking it only. Only 3.0% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 62.0%. The share of people reporting no religion rose 12 points since 2011 to reach 31.9%.
While more adults here hold a bachelor's degree or higher than in most similar areas, the 14.4% figure is still far below the national average.
Typical incomes are among the highest at this level, with the typical family earning $2,527 a week. This is a significant increase from 2011, and 35% of households now earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents generally report good health, with only 4.5% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.
Unpaid work is common here, as the proportion of people caring for children (29.4%) and doing housework (27.7%) is well above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.5% of families.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.5%). Renting is rare at 15.1%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $470.
Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is also common, with 24.3% of the workforce doing so.
The population is very stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Employment is strong, with 69.4% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 3.2% is much lower than in most similar areas.
The area is moderately walkable, and residents have excellent access to basics; 96.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.