6077, WA

The area is far older than the national figure, with the number of seniors rising 14 points since 2011. This shift is mirrored by a drop in children under 15, who now make up only 11.3% of the population.

A third of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English ancestry is the most common, though there are significant Italian and Irish roots here as well.

While 11.8% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure. The most common non-English languages are Vietnamese and Italian.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 35.2%, which is well below the state and national figures.

Qualification levels are generally lower than the state average, with 14.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 now than in 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,448, which is well below the state figure. Despite this, 22.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 32% of residents. Arthritis is the most common condition, while those needing help with daily activities are slightly below the state average.

Participation in unpaid childcare is well below the national figure, consistent with the area's older age profile. About 14.6% of residents are volunteers.

Families with children make up 55.7% of households, and the typical home holds 2.6 people. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.3% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is rare here, and those with mortgages tend to have much higher monthly payments than the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.4% of workers driving to work. Public transport is limited; there is only one stop for the whole area and it can take 75 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

About 31.6% of people moved here in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas have fallen slightly since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. Construction is the biggest industry for local workers, and the unemployment rate is 5.1%.

The area scores very high for access to money and resources, though it ranks lower for education and job skills. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 70% of similar areas.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 38.9% of homes are near a park.