Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Wakerley

5 km²

Wakerley is characterised by household incomes well above most areas and a slightly more educated population.

Beyond that, it has a somewhat younger age profile and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Wakerley, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,446▲ +21.0%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +9.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over8.6%Children under 1527.3%People in a de facto relationship8.5%▼ -11.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Wakerley, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Children (0–14) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (25%).

Young adults (25–44)27.4%

Children (0–14)27.3%

Older adults (45–64)25.5%

Youth (15–24)11.3%

Seniors (65+)8.6%

Marital status

In Wakerley, the largest group is Married at 62%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (6%).

Married62%
Never married27%
Divorced6%
Separated3%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Wakerley, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by New Zealand (6%) and England (5%).

Australia69.1%

New Zealand4.9%

England4.6%

South Africa4.4%

India1.7%

China1.4%

Philippines0.6%

Vietnam0.1%

Italy0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Wakerley, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (28%) and Scottish (10%).

English40.1%

Australian32.3%

Scottish10.9%

Irish10.4%

German5.0%

Chinese3.6%

Italian3.5%

Indian3.2%

Dutch2.2%

Greek1.4%

Language

People using another language at home16.2%

Language used at home

In Wakerley, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Hindi (1%).

English only81.8%

Mandarin2.0%

Hindi1.1%

Greek0.6%

Cantonese0.5%

Italian0.4%

Punjabi0.3%

Arabic0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion36.7%

Religious affiliation

In Wakerley, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (38%) and Hinduism (3%).

Christianity56%
No religion38%
Hinduism3%
Islam1%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1277.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher36.4%

Highest year of school

In Wakerley, the largest group is Year 12 at 79%, followed by Year 10 (13%) and Year 11 (5%).

Year 1277.1%

Year 1012.9%

Year 114.9%

Year 9 or below3.0%

Highest qualification level

In Wakerley, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 38%, followed by Certificate III / IV (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree35.1%

Certificate III / IV21.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.3%

Postgraduate degree12.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.0%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Wakerley, the largest group is Management & commerce at 30%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Health (11%).

Management & commerce28.5%

Engineering & related16.0%

Health10.5%

Society & culture10.4%

Education8.2%

Architecture & building5.0%

Information technology4.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Creative arts3.4%

Natural & physical sciences2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,220▲ +30.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$3,006▲ +31.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,166▲ +35.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week47.5%

Household income distribution

In Wakerley, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 31%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and $3,000–$3,999 (19%).

$4,000 or more29.1%

$1,500–$2,99928.1%

$3,000–$3,99918.4%

$650–$1,49913.8%

Under $6505.4%

Personal income distribution

In Wakerley, the largest group is Under $650 at 30%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and $650–$1,499 (29%).

Under $65029.7%

$1,500–$2,99928.5%

$650–$1,49928.2%

$3,000 or more11.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.5%People with a mental health condition6.9%People needing help with daily activities2.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Wakerley, the largest group is None at 77%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (4%).

None74.0%

One condition16.3%

Two conditions4.0%

Three or more1.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Wakerley, the largest group is Asthma at 22%, followed by Other condition (21%) and Mental health (20%).

Asthma7.7%

Other condition7.3%

Mental health6.9%

Arthritis4.7%

Diabetes2.6%

Cancer2.4%

Heart disease2.1%

Lung condition0.8%

Stroke0.4%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.5%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid42.0%People who served in the Defence Force2.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.1→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.0%People living alone10.1%▲ +9.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Wakerley, the largest group is Couples with children at 75%, followed by Couples without children (16%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children75%
Couples without children16%
One-parent families9%
Other families0%

Household size

In Wakerley, the largest group is 4 people at 31%, followed by 2 people (26%) and 3 people (20%).

4 people30.6%

2 people26.1%

3 people20.5%

1 person10.1%

5 people9.9%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$510▲ +15.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,383▼ -8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting21.0%Homes owned outright21.4%Separate (detached) houses85.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms98.0%▼ -0.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Wakerley, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 57%, followed by Owned outright (22%) and Rented (21%).

Owned with a mortgage57%
Owned outright22%
Rented21%
Other tenure0%

Types of homes

In Wakerley, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (15%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached15%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Wakerley, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 61%, followed by 3 bedrooms (22%) and 5 or more (16%).

4 bedrooms60.4%

3 bedrooms22.0%

5 or more15.6%

2 bedrooms0.6%

1 bedroom0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Wakerley, the largest group is $350–$549 at 55%, followed by $550–$749 (33%) and $750 or more (8%).

$350–$54954.9%

$550–$74932.8%

$750 or more8.4%

$200–$3493.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Wakerley, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 42%, followed by $3,000 or more (31%) and $1,000–$1,799 (18%).

$1,800–$2,99939.7%

$3,000 or more29.7%

$1,000–$1,79917.2%

Under $1,0009.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.8%▼ -18.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Wakerley, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 54%, followed by 1 vehicle (23%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles54.3%

1 vehicle22.9%

3 vehicles15.2%

4 or more6.8%

No vehicle0.8%

How people get to work

In Wakerley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 64%, followed by Worked at home (28%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)56.0%

Worked at home24.4%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Bus1.3%

Train1.1%

Walked0.7%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years43.0%Recent arrivals from overseas9.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.0%Labour-force participation77.2%Employed full-time64.7%

Industries people work in

In Wakerley, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Professional & technical (11%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.7%

Professional & technical10.7%

Education & training10.6%

Construction9.4%

Retail trade8.2%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Manufacturing5.4%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Transport & warehousing5.1%

Finance & insurance4.6%

Occupations people work in

In Wakerley, the largest group is Professionals at 30%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Professionals29.6%

Managers19.5%

Clerical & administrative15.1%

Technicians & trades9.4%

Community & personal service8.6%

Sales workers8.3%

Labourers5.2%

Machinery operators & drivers3.3%

Areas within Wakerley

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Nearby areas

Manly West Belmont - Gumdale Tingalpa Wynnum West - Hemmant Manly - Lota Wynnum Thorneside Carindale

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