Cockburn

The community is notably younger than most areas, with only 13.5% of people aged 65 and over, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, a rate slightly above the Australian average.

International influence is strong here, as 34.2% of people were born overseas—well above the national average of 27.7%. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, Italian heritage is also prominent at 8.8%.

Much higher than most areas, 21.6% of residents use a language other than English at home. This reflects the area's high overseas birth rate, though the number of people who speak little or no English remains low at 2.6%.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 18 percentage points since 2011 to reach 42.8%. This is about the same as the state figure, but well above the national average of 38.9%.

The workforce is well-qualified, with 24.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a significant increase from 2011, and the area's Year 12 completion rate of 61.2% is well above the national figure.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,344 a week. A quarter of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is a 12 percentage point increase since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.1%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (4.5%) compared to the national average.

A high proportion of people—30.9%—provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 13.6%.

First Nations residents in Cockburn have a Year 12 completion rate of 42.8%, which is far above the state average of 32.5%. Their typical personal income is also higher than the national figure.

Families are larger here than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home and 61% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, only 23.1% of people live alone.

Homes here are typically large, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. While most are separate houses, typical weekly rents are $370, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a large number of stops and routes. However, working from home is far less common here than across Australia, at just 6.8%.

The area is quite mobile, with 39.8% of people having moved in the last five years. In contrast, the rate of recent overseas arrivals has fallen sharply by 12 percentage points since 2011.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 69.4%, well above the national figure. Full-time employment is also higher than most areas, and the most common industries are health, construction, and education.

Cockburn is an area of significant advantage, ranking 9 out of 10 for overall advantage compared to all areas. It is a major economic hub with over 10,000 businesses and very strong population growth.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 24.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 715mm, far above the Western Australian average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 87.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach a park within 15 minutes, though access to health services on foot is below the state average.