6062, WA

The population grew by 9.7% since 2011 to reach 34,144 people. It is a slightly older community than the national figure, with nearly 20% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen by 3.5 points over the last decade.

Born overseas, 41.3% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Italian, and Chinese.

Multilingualism is common here, as 34% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. This is reflected in the diversity of the community, with Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Italian being the most spoken non-English languages.

Nearly half of the population is Christian, while 32.6% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure, though it has risen by 14 points since 2011.

Education levels have improved, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree rising 7.6 points since 2011 to 22.8%. The area has a high number of school enrolments, and most residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,617, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are more common than in many other areas, with 19.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

About 27.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Those needing help with daily activities make up 5.9% of the population.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 12.1%. Around 11.9% of residents provide unpaid care, which is slightly above the state average.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.5 people per dwelling. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 14.8% of households.

Large homes are very common, with 89.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. While 36% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are around $351.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 227 stops and 26 routes serving the area. This is reflected in the commute, as 4.9% of people use public transport to get to work, which is higher than most areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 35.9% of people having moved house in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.

About 62.5% of adults are working or looking for work, with 60% in full-time roles. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area sits above the middle for overall advantage, scoring 6 out of 10. This reflects a steady level of access to resources and job skills compared to other regions.

This is a very walkable area, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident lives within 15 minutes of a park, a school, or a grocery store.