Chittering

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While the population has grown since 2011, it remains a community where married couples are common and de facto relationships are much lower than in most other areas.

About 23.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English and New Zealand being the primary birthplaces outside of Australia.

English is the dominant language, with 87.8% of people using it only at home. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity, and very few people here speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 47.1%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has risen sharply, increasing by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011.

Income levels are much higher than in most areas, with 26% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,258 is slightly above the Western Australian average.

The number of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas. About 27.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Housework and childcare are common here, as the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in Chittering are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 15. While Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, 26.7% speak a First Nations language, which is among the highest for its level.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is higher than the national average. Consequently, very few people live alone compared to other areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.8% being detached dwellings. Large homes are the norm, as nearly 90% of houses have three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common than across the state.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.9% of homes have no motor vehicle and public transport use is very low. Most people drive to work, and the average commute to the city takes 76 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has also fallen since 2011.

More people are employed full-time here than in most other areas. The workforce is concentrated in construction, mining, and agriculture, with a low unemployment rate of 3.6%.

Chittering is an advantaged area, ranking higher than 80% of all areas for overall advantage. It has seen very high population growth recently, rising 15.4% since 2021.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 515mm, which is far above the state average. Minimum temperatures are notably lower than the state figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Almost no one lives within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools, or health services.