Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Wantirna South

13 km²

Wantirna South has more residents than most areas and a somewhat older age profile.

Beyond that, it has a slightly more educated population and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Wantirna South, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population17,942▲ +2.7%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +4.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.4%People aged 65 and over23.0%Children under 1514.8%People in a de facto relationship4.9%▲ +28.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)26.3%

Young adults (25–44)23.5%

Seniors (65+)23.0%

Children (0–14)14.8%

Youth (15–24)12.4%

Marital status

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (29%) and Widowed (7%).

Married55%
Never married29%
Widowed7%
Divorced6%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Australia at 71%, followed by China (14%) and India (6%).

Australia53.0%

China10.1%

India4.4%

England2.8%

Vietnam1.2%

New Zealand1.2%

Philippines0.9%

Italy0.7%

South Africa0.6%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Chinese at 26%, followed by English (23%) and Australian (20%).

Chinese26.8%

English23.5%

Australian20.2%

Scottish6.0%

Irish6.0%

Indian5.8%

Italian3.8%

Greek2.7%

German2.3%

Dutch1.9%

Language

People using another language at home42.0%

Language used at home

In Wantirna South, the largest group is English only at 67%, followed by Mandarin (17%) and Cantonese (9%).

English only55.1%

Mandarin13.8%

Cantonese7.1%

Greek1.5%

Hindi1.3%

Italian1.0%

Punjabi1.0%

Vietnamese0.9%

Arabic0.7%

Tagalog0.3%

Religion

People with no religion35.2%

Religious affiliation

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (37%) and Buddhism (6%).

Christianity49%
No religion37%
Buddhism6%
Hinduism6%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1267.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher34.0%

Highest year of school

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Year 12 at 71%, followed by Year 10 (11%) and Year 11 (10%).

Year 1267.7%

Year 1010.6%

Year 119.5%

Year 9 or below8.1%

Highest qualification level

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 39%, followed by Certificate III / IV (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Bachelor degree34.6%

Certificate III / IV18.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.9%

Postgraduate degree14.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.4%

Certificate I / II1.4%

Field of qualification

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Health (12%).

Management & commerce24.8%

Engineering & related14.0%

Health10.4%

Society & culture10.1%

Education7.8%

Information technology6.8%

Natural & physical sciences4.1%

Architecture & building4.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.8%

Creative arts3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$723▲ +30.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,821▲ +25.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,151▲ +25.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.8%

Household income distribution

In Wantirna South, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99928.9%

$650–$1,49924.3%

Under $65016.2%

$4,000 or more14.0%

$3,000–$3,99910.8%

Personal income distribution

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65044.6%

$650–$1,49929.6%

$1,500–$2,99917.3%

$3,000 or more4.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.9%People with a mental health condition7.7%People needing help with daily activities7.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Wantirna South, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (7%).

None66.3%

One condition19.1%

Two conditions6.5%

Three or more3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Other condition9.7%

Arthritis8.8%

Asthma8.1%

Mental health7.7%

Diabetes6.4%

Heart disease4.8%

Cancer3.2%

Lung condition1.4%

Dementia1.2%

Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.5%People providing unpaid care13.2%People caring for children unpaid25.7%People who served in the Defence Force1.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▼ -6.9%since 2011 One-parent families11.5%People living alone21.5%▲ +19.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Wantirna South, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 4 people (19%).

2 people31.2%

1 person21.5%

4 people18.7%

3 people18.4%

5 people6.9%

6 or more3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$426▲ +25.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,100▲ +21.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting20.6%Homes owned outright39.3%Separate (detached) houses77.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.5%▼ -3.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (21%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented21%
Other tenure6%

Types of homes

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Separate house at 77%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (17%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house77%
Townhouse / semi-detached17%
Flat or apartment5%

Bedrooms per home

In Wantirna South, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 5 or more (12%).

4 bedrooms37.4%

3 bedrooms32.7%

5 or more12.3%

2 bedrooms12.1%

1 bedroom4.1%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Wantirna South, the largest group is $350–$549 at 67%, followed by $550–$749 (15%) and $200–$349 (9%).

$350–$54964.7%

$550–$74914.1%

$200–$3498.8%

Under $2007.5%

$750 or more0.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Wantirna South, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $3,000 or more (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (22%).

$1,800–$2,99931.2%

$3,000 or more24.9%

$1,000–$1,79920.6%

Under $1,00016.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.6%▼ -11.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Wantirna South, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles41.1%

1 vehicle31.1%

3 vehicles14.2%

4 or more8.0%

No vehicle5.6%

How people get to work

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Car (driver) at 60%, followed by Worked at home (33%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)51.5%

Worked at home28.5%

Car (passenger)3.5%

Train0.9%

Walked0.9%

Bus0.8%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.2%Recent arrivals from overseas8.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.9%Labour-force participation60.1%Employed full-time59.6%

Industries people work in

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.3%

Retail trade10.9%

Education & training9.3%

Professional & technical8.9%

Manufacturing7.9%

Construction7.7%

Accommodation & food6.1%

Finance & insurance5.4%

Wholesale trade4.7%

Public administration & safety4.6%

Occupations people work in

In Wantirna South, the largest group is Professionals at 28%, followed by Clerical & administrative (15%) and Managers (14%).

Professionals27.7%

Clerical & administrative15.0%

Managers13.7%

Technicians & trades11.0%

Sales workers9.7%

Community & personal service9.7%

Labourers6.9%

Machinery operators & drivers4.3%

Areas within Wantirna South

Wantirna South Block 1 Wantirna South Block 2 Wantirna South Block 3 Wantirna South Block 4 Wantirna South Block 5 Wantirna South Block 6 Wantirna South Block 7 Wantirna South Block 8 Wantirna South Block 9 Wantirna South Block 10 Wantirna South Block 11 Wantirna South Block 12 Wantirna South Block 13 Wantirna South Block 14 Wantirna South Block 15 Wantirna South Block 16

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