Perth

The population is a little younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 37. Children under 15 make up 14.1%, which is well below the national average, while de facto relationships have risen to 15.1% since 2011.

Born overseas, 37.6% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

About one in four people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. While Mandarin and Italian are the most common non-English languages, the proportion of people speaking little or no English fell slightly to 3.2%.

A shift away from organised religion is evident here, as 43.8% of people report no religion. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 23 points since 2011.

The area is far more qualified than most, with 38.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the workforce, where 70.1% of residents completed Year 12, far above the national figure.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,017. This wealth is reflected in the 19.1% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Health outcomes are slightly better than the national average, as fewer people report long-term health conditions (25.5%) or a need for daily assistance (4.7%).

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 16.3% of people pitching in. However, there are far fewer people providing unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state and national figures.

Small households are the norm, with 35.6% of people living alone—a rate well above the national average. This is consistent with the area having among the lowest number of people per home (2.2) at its level.

Renters make up 40.9% of households, far above the national figure, while separate houses are much less common than in the rest of the state. Only 24.7% of homes are owned outright, well below the national average.

Public transport use is very high, with 10.9% of people commuting this way and 9.9% of homes having no car. The area has a massive amount of infrastructure, with 1,117 public transport stops.

The community is highly mobile, as 47.3% of residents moved home in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also common, making up 17.5% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here (68.7%) than in most other areas. Full-time employment is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is slightly lower than the state's 5.1%.

This is a very walkable area, with 95.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools.