6100, WA

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 36 and far fewer children and seniors than the national figures. It is also a place of transition, with a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships and more than 43% who have never married.

Born overseas, 40.4% of the population hail from other countries, a figure far above the Australian average. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is significant heritage from Ireland, Scotland and China.

Language diversity is high, with 27% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen since 2016.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 44.7% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 39.2% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. Most residents have finished Year 12, and there is a strong concentration of degrees in management, commerce and engineering.

Incomes are high here, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,057, which is well above the national figure. Roughly 20% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, and the number of households earning over $3,000 weekly has risen since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with a much lower proportion of people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions compared to most other areas.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is well below the state and national averages. However, volunteer rates are slightly above the national figure and have risen since 2011.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per household and a very high number of people living alone. This is consistent with the area's younger, professional character.

Renting is very common, with 48.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are rare here; instead, there are many flats, apartments and townhouses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than average.

Public transport use is far above the national average, which is supported by a high number of stops and routes. While 8.4% of homes have no car, most people still commute by car or bus, with a very short 7-minute drive to the city.

The population is highly mobile, with 54.1% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average, alongside a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals.

A large number of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the national average. Professionals and managers make up a large part of the workforce, with many employed in health, technical and mining sectors.

The area is ranked as having a very high overall advantage, scoring 9 out of 10. This is driven by exceptional levels of education and job skills, despite a lower score for direct access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.8 and 99% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' hub. Residents have excellent access to parks, public transport and health services within a short stroll.