6108, WA

The population is slightly larger than most similar areas and is about the same age as the rest of the country, with a typical resident aged 38. There are more children under 15 here than in most areas, and the proportion of seniors has risen by 5.6 points since 2011.

This area is far more diverse than the national average, with 41.7% of people born overseas, up from 37.3% in 2011. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, Chinese ancestry is also prominent at 10.1%.

A high number of residents use a language other than English at home, accounting for 30.7% of the population. This figure has risen by 9.9 points since 2011 and is well above the national average, with Mandarin being the most common non-English language.

Religious affiliation is diverse, with 39.5% identifying as Christian and 11.4% as Muslim. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 35.3%, which is well below the national figure.

More adults have completed Year 12 here than in most similar areas, and the number with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 18.6% since 2011. Qualifications are strongest in engineering and management.

Typical weekly household income is $1,571, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly income of $682.

The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most other areas, at 4.8%. Mental health conditions are also reported less often than the national average.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid child care, at 29.3%, which is a little above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. About 60% of families are couples with children, and the rate of one-parent families is higher than in most areas.

Detached houses are very common, making up 91.1% of all homes, and 92% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While 33.3% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rent is slightly below the national average at $330.

Public transport is highly accessible, with a very high number of stops and frequent departures. Despite this, only 4.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals fell to 9.5% by 2021.

The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national average and has risen by 2.0 points since 2011. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is ranked as less advantaged than about 60% of similar areas, with a score of 958 against the national average of 1,000.

This is a very walkable area with a score of 6.8, far above the state average. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 87.4% are close to groceries, which is far above the state figure.