6009, WA

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. While the population of seniors has risen to 19.5% since 2011, children under 15 make up a slightly smaller share than usual at 16.1%.

People born overseas make up 38.9% of the community, far above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace data, 22.3% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 42.8% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the state average. This figure has risen significantly by 16 points since 2011.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 56.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, and qualifications often lean toward management, commerce, and health.

Household incomes are far above the national average, with 42.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family earns $3,768 weekly, which is $1,648 more than the typical Australian family.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 24.4% have a long-term health condition, and just 3.3% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29.2% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also more common than in most areas.

Families with children are common, making up 64.6% of households. People living alone are less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is quite expensive, with typical weekly rents at $450 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,521, both far above state figures. While 42.8% of homes are owned outright, there are fewer detached houses than in most other areas.

Public transport is heavily used, with 8.3% of people commuting via bus, well above the national figure. This is supported by a high number of stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

The community is quite mobile, with 47.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.2% of the population, though this has fallen since 2011.

Professional roles are dominant, with 45.2% of workers in a professional occupation. While most work in health, technical or education fields, full-time employment is lower than the national average at 51.0%.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for both overall advantage and education and job skills.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park, school and grocery store.