6071, WA

The population is significantly older than most areas, with 21.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose by 8.2 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 17.0% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.

More than a quarter of residents were born overseas, though this is still well below the Western Australian average. English ancestry is the most common, followed by Australian, Scottish and Irish.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 89.4% of the community. Only 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (53.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 62.9% of the population, which is much higher than most other areas.

Household incomes are much higher than the national average, with 30.2% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income is $2,546, which is a little above the state figure.

People needing help with daily activities are much less common here at 3.2%, though 28.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.4% of people pitching in, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much higher than in most areas.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Single-person households are much less common here than in most other areas at 18.1%.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 6.1% of households.

Car use is essential, as 98.9% of homes have a motor vehicle. While public transport stops are more frequent than in many other areas, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than usual at 24 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Most residents who work or look for work are employed in health care, education, or professional roles, though the full-time employment rate is lower than the national average.

This area is among the most advantaged in the state, scoring a 10 out of 10 for access to money and resources.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.7. Many residents live far from essential services, with no one within a 15-minute walk of health services.