6061, WA

The area is much younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children under 15. While the population grew by 24% since 2011, the share of seniors is well below the state average at 12%.

Birthplaces are incredibly diverse, with 48.6% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Indian, Irish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is a standout feature, as 47.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. About 9.1% of residents speak little or no English, though this fell slightly since 2016.

Religious patterns differ sharply from the rest of the state, with the share of people reporting no religion being far below the Western Australian figure at 27.1%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 39.1%.

Education levels have risen, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing to 21.3% since 2011. It is a major hub for students, with school enrolments larger than about 90% of similar areas.

Typical incomes are well below the national and state figures, with the typical household earning $1,374 a week. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most areas.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average, at 22.5%. Mental health conditions are also a little below the national figure at 7.6%.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with volunteers at 9.9%, well below the state average. Similarly, the share of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is among the lowest for its level.

Family structures are varied, with a high number of one-parent families (20.2%) compared to the state average. At the same time, 31.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Renting is very common here, with 44% of households renting, far above the state average. Detached houses are also much less common than usual, as many people live in townhouses or semi-detached homes.

The area is very well connected, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While car use is still dominant, commuting by public transport is much higher than in most areas.

The community is highly mobile, with 43.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in other areas, at 17.4%.

Working or looking for work is a bit more common than the national average, though the unemployment rate is a little above the state figure at 7.1%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and retail.

The area faces significant challenges with access to money and resources, ranking in the lowest 10% of similar areas. Overall advantage is also low, falling below about 80% of other areas.

Recorded offences are very low, with only 2 per 100,000 people, placing the area among the safest at this level.

The neighbourhood is quite walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 15.6% of homes within a short walk.