6051, WA

The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and far fewer children and seniors than the state average. De facto relationships are much more common here, making up 17.2% of the population.

Born overseas, 38.1% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 24.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though it has fallen slightly since 2011.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 47.9%, a figure that has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011 and sits well above the national average.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 40.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 73.2% having completed Year 12, both far above the national figures.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,050, which is well above the national figure. High earners are common, with 18.1% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

While the area has fewer people needing help with daily activities than most, mental health conditions are much more common here than in the rest of the state.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than the state average. However, volunteering is steady, with 16.3% of people pitching in.

Living alone is very common here, with 43.0% of people in one-person households, far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.9 people.

Rental properties dominate the market at 49.2%, far above the state average. Small homes are the norm, as only 46.0% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is much higher than the national average, and 10.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is consistent with the very short drive time to the city.

The population is highly transient, with 52.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 17.4% of the community.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, and full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.3%.

The area is ranked as having very high education and job skills, contributing to an overall advantage score that is higher than about 74% of similar areas.

This is a very walkable area where 99.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and the vast majority are close to parks and groceries.