6084, WA

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. While the number of seniors is well below the national average, children under 15 make up 19.6% of the community.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 23.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages.

English is the dominant language, with 88.8% of people using it only. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 50.3%. This figure is far above the national average and has risen by 22 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $2,076, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 24.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, and the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas.

The area has a very high rate of people caring for children unpaid, at 29.0%. It also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas.

Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.9 people per home. This is higher than the national average, and very few people live alone compared to other areas.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 91.6% have three or more bedrooms. While rental rates are much lower than most areas, typical mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 1.3% of homes having no vehicle. Only 1.4% of people commute using public transport, and the walk to the nearest stop is among the longest in the country.

Movement into the area has slowed, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years falling since 2011. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

Working life is active here, with 66.4% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is higher than the national average, with many people working in construction and mining.

The area ranks very high for access to money and resources, though it scores lower for education and job skills compared to other regions.

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.