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Mundaring
643 km²
Weekly household incomes in Mundaring are much higher than most areas, with a typical family earning $2,270. This is an older and more established community where the typical resident is 44 and most people live in large, detached houses. The area has seen a significant shift in beliefs, with nearly half the population now reporting no religion. It is a relatively stable place to live, marked by high home ownership and a slow rate of new arrivals.
Mundaring's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 19.8% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 6.5 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 71.9% of residents were born in Australia. While 23.9% were born overseas, this is well below the Western Australian average.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 85.3% of people at home. Only 5.6% use another language, which is far below the national figure.
A large proportion of residents have no religion, at 48.6%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.
The area has a higher rate of school completion than most, with 51.9% finishing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 19.2% of the population, though this is well below the state average.
Incomes are high here; the typical household earns $1,907 a week, which is higher than most areas. The number of households earning over $3,000 weekly rose 12 percentage points since 2011.
About 28.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.
Volunteering is more common than the national average at 18.4%. More people here do significant unpaid housework or care for children compared to most other areas.
The First Nations community is older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. Typical household income for this group is $2,031, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.9% of dwellings. Most are large, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common than across Australia.
Car use is essential, as 63.7% of people drive to work and very few homes have no motor vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.
The population is very stable, with only 27.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are among the lowest at this level.
About 59.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. The most common industries are health care, education, and construction.
Mundaring is an advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and access to resources. It also has a high score for education and job skills.
The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 784mm. Temperatures are also cooler, with average maximums well below the state figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as it is far less walkable than the state average. Many homes are a long walk from groceries, health services, and schools.