6021, WA

The typical resident is 40 years old, and while children under 15 make up 16.4% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well represented at 20.0%. This is a larger area than most similar places, having grown by nearly 10% since 2011.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 38.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Italian, and Australian are the most common ancestries, with Italian heritage particularly prominent at 21.1%.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 34.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Western Australian figure. Italian is the most common non-English language, followed by Mandarin.

Religion is common here, as the 28.7% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure. Christianity remains the most prevalent affiliation at 55.5%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and is consistent with the fact that 61.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Household incomes are higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,250. A significant 14.4% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, and the number of households earning over $3,000 weekly has risen sharply since 2011.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. About 7.2% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

More people here provide unpaid care for children than in most other areas. However, the volunteer rate is quite low at 12.8%, which is well below the state average.

Families are a mainstay here, with 58.9% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly larger than usual, averaging 2.5 people per dwelling.

Large homes are very common, with 87% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 37% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,000, which is much higher than most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 133 stops and a high number of weekly departures. Despite this, most people still drive to work, though the number of people working from home has risen since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 64.2% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is dominated by professionals, and the most common industries are health care, retail, and construction.

This area is overall quite advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for access to money and resources. It ranks higher than about 80% of similar areas across the country.

The area is very walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have excellent access to essentials, with nearly 90% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.