6027, WA

The area is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. While the population grew by 733 people since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 17.6%.

Born overseas rates are far above the national figure at 40.5%. English is the most common ancestry at 47.2%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is used in 84.9% of homes, though 11.0% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 46.4%, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

Education levels are high, with 62.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 23.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is home to a large number of schools and a high volume of students.

Typical weekly household income is $2,016, which is much higher than most areas. Higher earnings are reflected in the 26.7% of households earning over $3,000 a week.

Residents generally report good health, with only 4.0% needing help with daily activities, which is lower than the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 29.6% of people caring for children, a rate well above the national average. However, volunteering rates are lower than in most other areas.

Family life is central to the area, as 59.6% of households are couples with children. Consequently, people living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Homes here are typically large, with 90.8% having three or more bedrooms. While 32.2% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,000, which is much higher than most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 266 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 60.4% of people still commute to work by car.

The area is relatively stable, with 35.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

A high proportion of the population is working or looking for work at 67.5%. Many residents are employed in health care, construction, or education.

The community enjoys significant advantage, scoring an 8 out of 10 overall. This is driven by strong access to money and resources, which ranks higher than about 90% of similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk.