6065, WA

The community is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 36 and children under 15 making up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state average at 12.1%.

People born overseas make up 39.1% of the population, a figure far above the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

Language diversity is high here, with 24.1% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the state figure of 18.4%. This rose 6 points since 2011, though those who speak little or no English remain about the same as the national average at 2.8%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 44.7%, while 38.3% of residents report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion rose 16 points since 2011, although it remains well below the state average.

Education levels are high, with 62.2% of adults completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 21.1% of adults, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly family incomes are much higher than most areas at $2,362. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 25.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure of 22.6%.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 23.4% reporting a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much lower than most areas at 3.9%.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 34.6% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 12.8%.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.4% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, though typical monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than most areas at $2,000.

Most people drive to work, but 3.1% use public transport, which is about the same as the national figure. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, at just 2.5%.

The area has seen a decline in movement, with the proportion of people moving in the last five years falling 17 points since 2011 to 34.1%. Recent overseas arrivals also fell 17 points over the same period to 6.4%.

The workforce is very active, with 70.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage with a score of 1,023. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources.

While 94.2% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is less walkable for other needs. Only 28.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far below the state average.