6081, WA

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011, while the proportion of seniors has risen to 16.5%.

About 22.6% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 51.3% and 39.4% respectively.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the community. Only 3.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (53.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 17 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 20.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the share of residents who completed Year 12 has risen by 7.2 points to 56.3%.

Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with typical weekly household earnings at $2,225. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure of 22.6%.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.7% of residents. About 28.6% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 22.6% that is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, as 31.8% of people care for children unpaid.

Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that only 14.9% of people live alone, which is among the lowest rates for this level.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 99.9% of dwellings. Renting is very rare at just 7%, while 92.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 64.2% of people driving to work and only 1.0% of homes having no vehicle. Public transport use is low, though there are more stops per 1,000 people than in most areas.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.5% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen to 1.3%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 66.9%. The local workforce is led by professionals (20.2%) and technicians or tradespeople (17.7%).

The community is very advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is reflected in the high access to money and resources, which is among the highest at this level.

The neighborhood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. Very few people can walk to essentials, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.