Belmont

The population has grown 20% since 2011 to reach 42,257 people. It is a young community, with the typical resident aged 36, which is a little younger than the national figure.

People born overseas make up 40.9% of the population, a figure far above the Australian average of 27.7%. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, where English and Australian are the most common, followed by Chinese, Irish, and Scottish.

Language diversity is very high, with 31.0% of people using another language at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, while 4.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is varied; 37.9% identify as Christian and 37.1% report no religion. The figure for those with no religion is well below the state average, though it has risen 15 points since 2011.

Belmont is a well-qualified area, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas, reaching 61.0%.

Typical weekly personal income is $886, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family and household incomes are higher than most similar areas, they remain about the same as the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 24.3% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is lower than in many other areas, with only 12.2% of people volunteering. Similarly, the rates of unpaid care for children and housework are well below the national average.

There are 1,129 First Nations people in the area, and they tend to be older than those in most similar areas. Year 12 completion for this group is well above the national average at 40.8%.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 32.9% of households, which is well above the national figure. Typical homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Renters are very common, making up 44.0% of households, which is far above the national average. Detached houses are much less common than in other areas, and typical weekly rent is $350.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 7.1% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served, with 290 public transport stops and a typical walk to the nearest stop of just 2 minutes.

The area is highly mobile, with 46.0% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.1% of the population, which is well above the state average.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 65.5%. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 63.4%.

Belmont is seen as an advantaged area overall, with an advantage score larger than about 80% of similar places. This is supported by a strong showing in education and job skills.

The area receives 645mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Western Australian average. Maximum temperatures are a little below the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with 89.0% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Nearly all residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.