6052, WA

The typical resident is 39, making the area slightly older than the national figure. While the population of seniors has risen to 15.4% since 2011, the number of children under 15 has remained steady at 17.5%.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 29.8% of people born outside Australia. This is much higher than in most similar areas, though it sits slightly below the Western Australian average.

Language diversity is high, as 18.6% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most areas, although it remains well below the national figure.

A shift away from organised religion is evident, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 19 points since 2011 to reach 44.5%.

The community is highly qualified, with 38% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic strength is also seen in the 70.5% of residents who completed Year 12.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,811 a week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120, and 20.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas. However, 9.7% of residents live with a mental health condition, which is higher than the state average.

Unpaid care for children is common here, with 29% of people providing this support. About 17.1% of the population also spend time volunteering.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 29.3% of households. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of households consist of couples with children.

Renters are more common than in most areas, with 31% of households renting. While 73.4% of homes are separate houses, these homes are generally smaller than those in the rest of the state.

Public transport is a key part of life here, with 11% of people using it to commute—well above the national figure of 3.1%. This is supported by a high number of bus routes and stops.

The area is quite mobile, with 38.8% of people moving house in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, at 69%, which is well above the national figure. Many work as professionals or managers in health, education, and technical fields.

The area is very advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of all areas for overall advantage. This is driven by a high score for education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport.