6000, WA

The community is noticeably young, with a typical age of 33 and very few children or seniors compared to the rest of the state. About 20.7% of residents are in de facto relationships, a figure well above the national average.

This is a diverse area where 49.6% of people were born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 34.6% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Many residents report no religion, accounting for 47.7% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 17 points since 2011.

The area is highly educated, with 44% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, where 36.2% of people are professionals.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with the typical personal weekly income at $1,142. This is well above the national figure of $805.

Residents here are generally healthier than most, with only 1.8% needing help with daily activities and a long-term health rate well below the national average.

Unpaid care for children and housework is far below the national average, consistent with the very small population of children in the area.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 43.9% of people live alone, far above the state average. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.8 people.

Renting is the norm here, with 65.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Very few people own their homes outright, and only 19.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is heavily used, with 14% of people commuting via PT, far above the national figure. About 23.2% of homes have no car, which is much higher than most areas.

The population is very mobile, with 65.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 36.2% of the community, far above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 69.3% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work in professional, technical, or hospitality roles.

The area is ranked as highly advantaged overall, scoring a 9 out of 10. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, where it reaches the maximum score of 10.

With only 7 recorded offences per 100,000 people, the area has a much lower crime rate than most other areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.