6007, WA

The typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. It is an area of young adults and couples, with 18.8% of people in de facto relationships—well above the state average.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 33.7% of residents born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 16.1% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is a little below the state average. Most residents speak only English, and very few have trouble with English proficiency.

A majority of residents (52.2%) now report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 19 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 52.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 78.6%.

Typical weekly family incomes are $3,288, which is well above the national figure. About 36.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a significant rise since 2011.

While 26% of people have a long-term health condition, this is a little below the national average. However, 10.4% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.8% of people helping out—well above the national figure. Conversely, fewer people spend time on unpaid housework or childcare compared to most areas.

Households are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. Many residents live alone, accounting for 34.8% of households, which is well above the state average.

Renters make up 40.7% of the population, far above the national figure, and typical weekly rents are $420. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Public transport is widely used, with 13.2% of people commuting this way—far above the national average. The area is well-served by 39 stops and 16 different routes.

The community is very mobile, with 54.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.9% of the population.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, and 65.4% are employed full-time. Most residents work as professionals or managers in health, technical, or education roles.

This area is among the most advantaged in the nation, scoring a perfect 10 for education and job skills. Its overall advantage score is far above the national average.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services. Nearly all residents can also reach groceries and public transport on foot.