6029, WA

The population has aged over the last decade, with seniors now making up 20.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure. While children under 15 are more common here than in most similar areas, the proportion of people in de facto relationships is much lower than the state average.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English making up 41.8% of the population. About 21.9% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Western Australian average.

English is the primary language for 89.9% of the community. Only 6.5% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A little more than half of the population identifies as Christian, while 44.9% report having no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising by 20 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 75.8% of residents completing Year 12—far above the national average. This is reflected in the workforce, where 35.2% of people work as professionals in fields like management, engineering, and health.

Incomes are among the highest in the country, with the typical family earning $3,525 a week, which is far above the national figure. Nearly 28.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, and this has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011.

Residents report better health than most, with only 3% needing help with daily activities and 5.5% having a mental health condition, both of which are much lower than the national figures.

Community participation is high, as 21.8% of people volunteer, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than in most other areas.

Families with children are common, making up 68.6% of households. Consequently, the average home has 2.7 people, and the rate of people living alone is much lower than the national average.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 87% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong—45.8% own their home outright—though typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the state average at $3,000.

Most people drive to work, and only 1.4% use public transport. While 14.1% of the workforce works from home, the area is very car-dependent, with 46% of homes owning two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen significantly since 2011.

Adults are more likely to be working or looking for work here than in most areas. While the unemployment rate is a little below the national average, full-time employment is lower than the state figure.

The area ranks at the very top of the scale for overall advantage, education, and access to resources compared to all other similar areas.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is poorly served for other needs. Almost no one can walk to health services or groceries within 15 minutes, leaving the overall walkability score a little below the state average.