6015, WA

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 47 and over 22% of the population aged 65 or over. While children under 15 make up 17.7% of the people, this figure has fallen by 2.2 points since 2011.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 30% of residents born overseas. English ancestry is the most common at 40.9%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 84.3% of the community. About 12.8% of people use another language at home, a figure that has risen by 2.0 points since 2011.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 39.3%, which is a significant increase of 16 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 50.8% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. School completion is also very high, with 81.5% of residents finishing Year 12.

Incomes are among the highest in the country; the typical weekly family income is $4,592, which is far above the national figure of $2,120. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community reports better health than most areas, with a mental health rate of 4.7% that is well below the national figure. Only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with 28% volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.9% of people providing this support.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. Families with children are common, making up 68.2% of households, while only 17.8% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large detached houses, with 89.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, and the typical weekly rent of $750 is far above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, though 15.7% work from home. While public transport use is low, the area is well-served, with nearly 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is relatively stable, though 34.8% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.9% of the community.

The workforce is largely professional, with 40.5% in professional roles and 22.2% as managers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is a little below the national figure.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, scoring 10 out of 10 for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, fewer than half of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.