6010, WA

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national average.

A diverse community of 18,863 people lives here, with 30.4% born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Chinese.

About 12.3% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 2.4 percentage points since 2011. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 42.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, rising 18 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are among the highest in the region, with 51% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3% and is consistent with the area's high professional employment.

Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $3,598 a week, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. About 40.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health outcomes are generally good, with the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues being lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.4% of residents giving their time, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is also more common than usual.

Couples with children make up 62% of households. While typical household size is about 2.4 people, 28.6% of residents live alone, which is well above the state average.

The area has fewer large homes, with only 70.4% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is much higher than usual at $460 a week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average at $3,000.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 8.5% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of stops and a short 13-minute drive to the city.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.9% of the population.

The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers. Health care and professional services are the top industries, though full-time employment is a little below the national average.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, receiving a top score of 10 for overall advantage, education, and job skills.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 98.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all residents can walk to a park or school within 15 minutes.