6028, WA

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. While the population grew by 17% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 fell by 4.4 points over that decade.

Almost half the population (49%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 49.3%, and England is the most frequent birth country outside Australia.

While 12.2% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state figure of 18.4%. Very few residents speak little or no English, at just 0.9%.

Half of the community identifies as Christian, while 41.3% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen significantly, climbing 19 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community where 67.8% of residents completed Year 12, well above the national figure of 58.8%. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose 7.8 points since 2011.

Incomes here are among the highest at this level, with typical family weekly incomes of $2,771, which is well above the national figure. About 37% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, up 17 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 23.8% have a long-term health condition and 3.2% need help with daily activities, both of which are lower than the national average.

Caring for children is common here, with 31.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 13.5%.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Very few people live alone (12.4%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Large homes dominate the area, with 95.7% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most residents live in separate houses (94.3%), and typical weekly rents of $420 are much higher than most areas.

Car ownership is very high, and only 1.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 61.6% drive to work, the area has a higher rate of public transport commuting (5.7%) than the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 34% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas fell sharply from 24.4% in 2011 to 6.8% in 2021.

More people are working or looking for work here (72.6%) than in most similar areas. Common industries include healthcare and social assistance, as well as construction.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks in the top 10% for both access to resources and lack of disadvantage.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents also live within a short walk of groceries (84.5%) and public transport (99.9%).