6024, WA

The area has a growing number of seniors, with 20.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the state and national figures. However, it remains a family-oriented place, as children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population.

People born overseas make up 28.8% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this is slightly below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.1% of residents. While 11.3% of people use another language at home—a rate higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

A significant shift has occurred since 2011, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 20 points to 46.1%. This is now well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 62.2% of residents having completed Year 12 and 25.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are both higher than those of most similar areas.

This is a high-earning area where typical weekly family incomes reach $2,292, much higher than most other areas. The proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen 12 points since 2011.

While 29.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, the area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (4.1%) compared to most other areas.

Community involvement is high, with 32.6% of people providing unpaid childcare, a rate among the highest at this level. Additionally, 3.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most areas.

Families are common here, with 58.5% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why people per home (2.6) is higher than in most other areas.

Homes here are overwhelmingly large, with 95.2% having three or more bedrooms and 91.6% being separate houses. Renting is uncommon, at only 15.5%, which is far below the national average.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This is reflected in a public transport departure rate that is among the highest at this level.

The population is quite stable; only 30.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Most adults are working or looking for work (65.4%), a rate well above the national average. Professional roles are the most common occupation, accounting for 25.6% of the workforce.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills, placing it ahead of about 80% of similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every single home located within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is poor, with only 34.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk.