6050, WA

The community is aging, with the typical resident now 41 and the proportion of seniors over 65 rising to 20.5%, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.1% of the population, a figure well below the Australian average.

People born overseas make up 30.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and the area remains slightly more diverse than the national average.

About 15.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English remains dominant at 80.1%, with Italian and Vietnamese being the most common other languages spoken.

A significant number of residents report no religion, accounting for 45.9% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen sharply by 18 percentage points since 2011.

This is an exceptionally well-qualified area, with 43.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, with 74.3% of residents finishing Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with typical family weekly earnings at $3,241, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the 34.4% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011.

About 9.6% of people have a mental health condition, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is lower than in most other areas.

The area has a strong tradition of giving back, with 21.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children and housework is slightly lower than the state average.

Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.2 people per home, and a high 34.3% of people living alone. This is much higher than most areas and is consistent with the higher proportion of seniors and smaller dwellings.

Renters are common here at 31.2%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,383, well above the national figure. The area has far fewer large homes, with only 59% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is very high at 11.1%, well above the national average, which is supported by 22 different routes and a short 4-minute walk to the nearest stop. About 8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.3% of people having moved in the last five years. However, the number of recent overseas arrivals fell by 12 points since 2011 to 10.4%.

A high 65.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Professionals and managers make up over half of the workforce, with many employed in technical or health roles.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 for both overall advantage and education and job skills. This is mirrored by its high rank for access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with 96.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every resident can walk to a park, school, or public transport stop within 15 minutes.