6059, WA

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up a higher share of the population than most areas, while children under 15 are well below the state average.

This is a culturally diverse community where 39.4% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Italian.

A third of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Vietnamese, Italian, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity remains the most common faith at 47.9%. While the share of people reporting no religion has risen since 2011, it remains well below the national figure.

Residents are well qualified, with 29.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has also risen since 2011.

Typical weekly family income is $2,257, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, the area has a higher share of high earners, with 14% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

About 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most commonly reported condition.

Unpaid care is common, with 12.2% of people providing unpaid care, which is a little above the state average. Volunteering rates are slightly lower than the state figure.

Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Most households are couples with children, though the typical number of people per home is 2.4.

Large homes are common, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms. About 39% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the state average, though typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.

Public transport use is much higher than most areas, and the suburb is very well served by 110 stops. Only 8% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.

About 34% of residents moved into the area in the last five years. The share of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

Most working residents are employed full-time, with many working as professionals. Health care, retail, and professional services are the most common industries.

The area is considered advantaged, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas for overall advantage, education, and job skills.

This is a very walkable community where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost all residents live within 10 minutes of public transport.