Federal Electorate · Area profile
Hasluck
1,318 km²
A huge number of large family homes defines Hasluck, where 88.9% of houses have three or more bedrooms. This community is younger than the national average, with the typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children. The population has grown by 21% since 2011, creating a settled area where families are the norm and most people own their homes.
Families are well catered for: 71 schools serve Hasluck.
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The area is notably young, with 20.7% of people being children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has also risen to 3.3% since 2011.
People born overseas make up 30.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure, though this is a drop from 40.6% in 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
While 77.4% of residents speak only English at home, the use of other languages has risen to 16.8% since 2011. Very few people, just 1.8%, speak little or no English.
A high number of people report no religion at 43.0%, which is well above the national figure and represents a significant rise of 18 points since 2011.
About 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, with 56.7% reaching this level.
Household incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,223. Those earning $3,000 or more a week have risen to 22.8% since 2011.
A very small number of people, 4.5%, need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.3%.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31.1% of people providing this care, a figure well above the national average. About 15.2% of the community are volunteers.
This is a family-oriented area where homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Consequently, only 21.0% of people live alone, which is much lower than most areas.
Separate houses are very common at 90.3%, and renting is far less common here than across Australia, at just 18.6%. Most homes are owned with a mortgage (52.3%) or outright (26.9%).
Cars are essential as 66.0% of people drive to work and very few (3.3%) have no vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, it takes an average of 19 minutes to walk to the nearest one.
The population is relatively stable, with 36.4% moving in the last five years, which is lower than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply to 6.6% since 2011.
A higher number of adults are working or looking for work (65.6%) compared to the national figure. Full-time employment is also high at 61.0%.
The area is only somewhat walkable, as nearly half of homes lack a 15-minute-city walkshed. Many residents live within a short walk of a park or transport, but far fewer can easily walk to groceries or health services.