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Wongan Hills
4 km²
A growing population of 725 people has shifted the feel of Wongan Hills since 2011, with the typical resident now 9 years younger. This community is distinguished by a high number of volunteers and a strong Indigenous presence, which is well above the state figure. While many residents are older, there is a noticeable trend toward younger adults and a rise in overseas births. It is a place where traditional rural life meets a changing social mix.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 9.2%, which is well above the national figure, though it fell 11 points since 2011. Seniors make up 22.6% of the community, and the typical resident is 41.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While the proportion of people born overseas is much higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the state and national averages at 15.7%.
English is the main language for 88.1% of residents. Those using another language at home rose to 5.4% since 2011, though this is still far below the national figure.
A large number of people report having no religion, accounting for 46.2% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 24 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 9.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people completed Year 12 in 2021 compared to 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the state and national figures at $1,136. Despite this, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 11 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 33.4% of people. About 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very high, with 30.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Around 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 20.4% of households. Additionally, 39.1% of people live alone, which is far above the national average.
Renting is far more common than usual at 41.4%, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average at $180. Most homes are separate houses, with 89.6% fitting this description.
Most people drive to work, and 39.9% of homes have two vehicles. Very few people work from home (5.5%), which is far below the national figure.
The area has seen significant movement, with 44.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above both the state and national averages.
Full-time employment is a little above the state average at 62.7%. The most common industries for local workers are wholesale trade and agriculture.
The area is quite walkable, with 89.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Residents also have easy access to health services, schools, and parks.