6022, WA

Children under 15 make up 19.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Seniors are also well represented at 21.0%, a figure that has risen by 6 points since 2011.

People born overseas account for 28.3% of the community, which is much higher than most areas, though this is about the same as the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 14.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, this is well below the state and national averages.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011 and now stands at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 62.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 26.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are strong here, with a typical weekly personal income of $892, which is much higher than most areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 11 points since 2011 to 22.9%.

Overall health is slightly better than average, as the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas at 4.2%.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 33.1% of people caring for children, a rate well above the national figure. Additionally, a much higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

Families are the norm here, with couples with children making up 58.4% of households. Consequently, the number of people living alone is well below the state average.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 90.5% of homes being separate houses. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 16.0%.

The area is very well connected, with 99.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Despite this, 62.9% of workers still commute by car.

The community is relatively stable, as the 29.3% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Jobs are concentrated in health care, construction, and education. About 64.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is higher than in most similar areas.

This is a very advantaged area, ranking higher than about 80% of similar places for overall advantage, education, and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable and offers excellent access to parks and schools. However, it is far below the state average for access to groceries within a 15-minute walk.