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Wonga Park
2 km²
High household incomes and a preference for large homes define Wonga Park. It is an affluent community where nearly half of all families earn $3,000 or more per week. The area is predominantly made up of older adults and families with children, living in spacious detached houses. Since 2011, the population has shrunk by 24%, while the typical resident has become significantly older. This shift has seen the area evolve into a wealthy, stable enclave with very few renters.
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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While the population has aged by 10 years since 2011, there are fewer children under 15 compared to most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the strongest ancestral ties are to England and Australia. About 12.5% of the community was born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the Victorian average.
English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average but has risen slightly since 2011.
Nearly half of the population (47.1%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 14 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 68.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 28% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen sharply since 2011, reflecting a well-educated workforce.
Incomes are very high, with a typical weekly household earning $3,107, which is far above the national figure of $1,746. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has climbed by 40 points.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.5% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 2.1% of the community needs help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is common here, as 16.3% of people provide unpaid care and 27.2% spend 15 or more hours a week on housework. This is much higher than in most other areas.
The community is dominated by couples with children, who make up 69.8% of households. Consequently, homes are larger than average, typically housing 3.1 people.
Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 96.2% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 49% of homes are owned outright and only 2.5% are rented.
Cars are essential, with 94.4% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very common, with 30.9% of the workforce doing so, which is well above the national figure.
The population is very stable, as only 22.9% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.3% of the community.
The local workforce is strong, with 68.9% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 2.1%. Many residents work in construction, health, or professional roles.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, making the area reasonably walkable. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.