6004, WA

The community is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 35 and very few children under 15. This young profile is reflected in the social structure, as a high 17.4% of residents are in de facto relationships.

This is a diverse area where 55.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Chinese, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, with 38.0% of residents using a language other than English at home. While English remains the most common, Mandarin and Cantonese are frequently spoken.

About 42.4% of residents report having no religion, which is roughly the same as across Western Australia. This figure has risen by 18 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of professionals in the area.

Weekly earnings are strong here; the typical personal income is $1,174, and 22.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 19.4% having a long-term health condition. The number of people needing help with daily activities is also among the lowest in the country.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is far below the national average. This is likely linked to the small household sizes and the low number of children in the area.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 40.6% of people living alone. This is far above the state average, and the typical home contains only 1.8 people.

The housing stock is almost entirely apartments, with 89.8% of homes being flats. Renting is the norm for 61.4% of households, and the typical weekly rent of $410 is higher than most areas.

Public transport use is very high, with 23.7% of people using it to commute. This is far above the national average, and 18.0% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is highly transient, as 65.3% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 31.5% of the community.

Employment rates are high, with 70.0% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in professional and technical roles, as well as healthcare and hospitality.

The area is ranked as highly advantaged overall, scoring 9 out of 10. This is driven by an exceptional level of education and job skills among residents.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and health services.