6023, WA

The area is notably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42 and a significant 20.4% of the population aged 65 or over. Families are common here, as children under 15 make up 21.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most other areas.

About 33% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is well above the national average and consistent with the state's profile. English is the most common ancestry at 44.4%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 86.8% of people, though 10.8% use another language at home. This is higher than in most similar areas, but still far below the national average.

A shift toward secularism is evident here, as those with no religion rose 21 points since 2011 to reach 46.8%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This academic strength is also seen in school attainment, with 70.4% of residents completing Year 12.

Incomes are very high, with typical weekly family earnings of $2,817, which is well above the national figure. About 36.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, placing the area among the highest in the country.

Residents generally report good health, with only 4% needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are also less common than the national average.

Local residents are active in their community, with 19.8% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many people are also carers, with 37.2% providing unpaid childcare.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.9% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 94.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 11.9%, while 41.2% of homes are owned outright.

Most people drive to work, though 10.9% now work from home, an increase of 5.8 points since 2011. Public transport is accessible, with a very short walk to the nearest stop for most residents.

The community is relatively stable, as only 30% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals fell sharply from 16.2% in 2011 to 5.5% in 2021.

The workforce is highly professional, with 32% of workers in professional roles and 15.8% in management. Those working or looking for work make up 65.7% of adults, which is well above the national average.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources. It also ranks in the top 10% of areas for education and job skills.

The neighborhood is very walkable for essential services, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school. However, access to groceries is lower than the state average, with only 54.6% of homes within a short walk of a shop.