Canning

Seniors make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. While children under 15 account for 19% of residents, the overall population has aged noticeably, with the typical age rising by 7 years since 2011.

People born overseas make up 25.7% of the community, which is a little below the national figure. This is a significant drop from 2011, when more than a third of residents were born outside Australia.

English is the dominant language, with only 7.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3% and represents a sharp decline since 2011.

The community is strongly secular, as 47.2% of people report no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and marks a 25 point increase over the last decade.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are much lower than the national figure, at $1,486 per week. While the number of high-earners has risen since 2011, typical weekly household income actually fell by $60 over that period.

Residents experience more long-term health conditions than most areas, with 31% reporting one, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common condition reported.

Local residents are more likely to do unpaid housework and care for children than people in most other areas. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.

Families are a mainstay here, with 54% of households being couples with children. However, people living alone have increased to 24.4% since 2011.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (88.2%) and large homes, with 86.1% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than across Australia, at only 20.6%.

The area is very car-reliant, with 62.2% of workers driving to work and very few people working from home compared to the national figure. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and the drive to the city takes about 74 minutes.

The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011, with only 5.4% of the population arriving recently. This is well below the national figure of 14.5%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 56.7%. This is well below the national figure of 61.1%, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Many residents live far from essential services, as only 38.4% can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.