6012, WA

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.6% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

People born overseas make up 32.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 80.7% of residents. Those using another language at home represent 13.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average.

A little over 45% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 47.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average of 26.3%. Schooling is also a focus, with 78.4% of residents completing Year 12.

Incomes here are among the highest in the region; 36.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical family earns $3,456 weekly, which is far above the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 24.2% of residents. Similarly, the 4.4% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is very common, with 25% of residents helping out—a rate far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also more frequent than in most areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone (32.6%) and far fewer one-parent families (9.4%) than is typical across Australia.

Rental properties are much more common here than in similar areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $3,000 are among the highest at this level. Detached houses are less common than in the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 9.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. The drive time to the city is very short, averaging just 16 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.9% of the community, which is well above the state average.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional, or education services. Full-time employment (54.7%) is much lower than in most other areas.

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

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 98.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 89.8% within 15 minutes of groceries.