6016, WA

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 20.6% of the population. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 10.8%.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 34.2% of people born abroad, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Italian, and Scottish.

Language diversity is high, as 23.3% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is well above the Western Australian average, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen slightly since 2016.

A large number of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure at 44.7%. This trend has grown significantly, rising 16 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 46% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the 77.1% of residents who completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high, with typical weekly family earnings of $3,020, which is well above the national figure. About 36.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen 19 percentage points since 2011.

Residents generally experience good health, with long-term health conditions reported at 21.7%, which is well below the national average. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Caregiving is a common activity, with 31.7% of people caring for children unpaid. Volunteering is also more common here than in most areas, at 19.7%.

Families with children make up 65.2% of households, which helps explain why the number of people per home is slightly higher than most areas at 2.5.

Rentals are much more common here than in other areas at 36.4%, while outright home ownership is well below the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also higher than usual at $2,266.

Public transport use is very high, with 9.7% of people commuting this way, well above the national average. The area is highly connected, with most residents living just a one-minute walk from a stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.5% of the community, which is far above the state average.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 74.5%, which is far above the national figure. Professionals make up the largest employment group at 35.1%.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is driven by exceptionally high levels of education and job skills.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. It has a walkability score of 7.4, which is well above the state average.