6006, WA

The typical resident is 38, and the area has a higher proportion of de facto relationships than most, at 15.7%. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population, which is well below the Western Australian figure.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 29.6% of people born overseas, although this is a little below the state average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Many residents use a language other than English at home (18.7%), which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Half of the community reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This has risen significantly since 2011, when it stood at 31.1%.

This is a highly qualified area where 45.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 74.4%.

Earnings are very high here, with a typical weekly family income of $3,161, which is well above the national figure. Over a quarter of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are lower than in most areas, 10.7% of residents report a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Participation in volunteering is high at 19.4%, well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also more common here than in most similar areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone (30.4%) and a much lower rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.

Housing is dominated by smaller homes, with 67.8% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average. Rents are high, with a typical weekly cost of $400.

Public transport use is very high at 11.7%, well above the national average. This is supported by the high number of bus routes and a short 4-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Job activity is very strong, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed in professional or managerial roles.

The area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, with a maximum score of 10 for education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport.