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6055, WA
59 km²
A rapidly growing hub with a high standard of living, postcode 6055 is one of the largest and most affluent areas of its kind. The population has surged by 168% since 2011, bringing in many young families and overseas arrivals. This has created a community that is noticeably younger than the national average, with a high proportion of children and a diverse, well-qualified workforce. It is a place of large, modern homes and high incomes, situated within the Greater Perth region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 33 and children under 15 making up 23.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in the rest of the state.
Overseas birthplaces are common, with 37.6% of people born abroad—a figure well above the national average. The most frequent ancestries are English, Australian, and Indian.
Language diversity has grown quickly, with 30.2% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 36.2% of people reporting no religion is well below the Western Australian figure.
Residents are well-qualified, with 64.3% having completed Year 12, which is well above the national average. Higher education is also common, with 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are high, with a typical household earning $2,159 a week, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of residents in professional or managerial roles.
The community is generally healthy, with the 21.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition being well below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also much less common than in most areas.
Care for children is a priority here, with 35.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.
Households tend to be large, with 2.9 people per home and 67.6% being couples with children. People living alone are much less common than across Australia.
The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with 92.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage ownership is high at 65.3%, while those owning their home outright are far below the state average.
Most people rely on cars, though public transport access is high with 207 stops. Only 6.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
The population is very mobile, with 48% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.
Employment levels are strong, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also well above the national average.
The area enjoys a high level of advantage, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources and the top 20% for overall advantage.
Crime is very low in this area, with only 3 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is much lower than in most areas.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is less walkable for daily needs; only 42.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.
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