6058, WA

The typical resident is 38, and the area has a higher proportion of children and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas. De facto relationships are also more common here than across the state.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is slightly higher than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

People using a language other than English at home rose to 14.5% since 2011, though this remains well below the national figure. English is the primary language for 80.3% of the community.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, at 46.1%. This figure has risen by 17 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The area has fewer adults with a bachelor's degree and fewer Year 12 graduates than the state and national averages. However, both figures have risen since 2011, and a high number of residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,614, which is slightly below the state figure. While personal income is higher than in most similar areas, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the national average.

More people here report a mental health condition compared to most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the state average, with arthritis and asthma being frequent.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid child care, though the area has a much lower rate of volunteering than most similar areas.

Families with children are common, and there is a much higher rate of one-parent families than the state average. People per home is 2.5, which is higher than in many other areas.

Homes here are typically large, with 89.4% having three or more bedrooms. While most people live in separate houses, fewer residents own their homes outright compared to most other areas.

The area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures relative to its population. Most people drive to work, but very few work from home compared to the national average.

Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 7.1% by 2021, a significant drop from 2011. About a third of the population has moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas. However, the unemployment rate is also much higher than in most other areas.

The area sits around the middle for general access to money and resources, but it ranks lower for education and job skills compared to other similar areas.

This is a somewhat walkable area where nearly all homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries and schools within 15 minutes.