6076, WA

The area is far older than the rest of the state, with the typical resident aged 47 and nearly 25% of the population aged 65 or over. The total population grew by about 804 people to reach 22,308 by 2021.

While 28.7% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 48.4% and 34.0% respectively.

English is the primary language for almost 90% of the community. Only 6.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 44.1% of residents have no religion, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.7%.

This is a well-qualified area where 62.1% of people completed Year 12, well above the national average. Over a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which has risen 5.6 points since 2011.

Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 28.5% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,367, which is higher than the national figure.

Long-term health conditions affect 30% of residents, which is a little above the national average. However, only 4.7% of people need help with daily activities, a figure lower than most areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.7% volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also much more common here than in other areas.

Families are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are well below the state average at 9.6%, while 20.3% of people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 46.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most dwellings are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, and renting is much less common here than elsewhere.

Most people rely on cars, and 40.5% of homes have two vehicles. While public transport stops are numerous, only 2.2% of people use them to commute, and the typical drive to the city takes 55 minutes.

The community is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen to just 2.9%.

About 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with a low unemployment rate of 3.9%. Many residents work as professionals, managers, or in education and health care.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 90% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.