6090, WA

The area is sparsely populated, with no children under 15 or people aged 65 and over. The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures, though this is 5 years younger than it was in 2011.

While 48% of residents were born in Australia, Vietnamese birthplaces make up 24% of the population. English, Scottish, Irish and German ancestries are also common, though the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.

About 12% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the state average. No residents report speaking little or no English.

The most common religious affiliation is no religion, at 44%, which is well above the national figure. Other residents identify as Christian or Buddhist.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 23.8% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here; the typical personal weekly income is $1,350, far above the national figure of $805. Nearly one in five people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common than in most areas, affecting 36% of residents, with heart disease being the most frequent. However, no residents require help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is very common, with 28.6% of people providing unpaid care, a figure far above the state average. This is consistent with a higher-than-usual rate of people doing over 15 hours of unpaid housework.

Homes are small, with a typical 1.4 people per home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Renting is expensive, with a typical weekly rent of $775, far above the state figure of $340. There are more people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area is exceptionally well served by public transport, with 59 stops and a very high number of weekly bus departures per 1,000 people.

The population is highly mobile, with 61.9% of residents having moved in the last five years, a rate far above the national figure.

About 61.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure.

Almost all homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, though most residents live far further from groceries, health services and schools than people in other parts of the state.