6121, WA

The population has grown by 14% since 2011 to reach 3,101 people. Residents are noticeably older than the national figure, though children under 15 make up 18.8% of the community.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 21% of people were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the Western Australian and national figures.

English is the primary language for 89.8% of residents. Only 6.5% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A growing number of people report no religion, with the figure rising 21 points since 2011 to 46.2%. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common qualifications are Certificate III or IV levels at 42.2%.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the highest at this level at $2,380, well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the 32.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

About 28.1% of residents have a long-term health condition. However, the 4.1% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most similar areas.

Family care is a strong feature here, with 30.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-usual rate of former Defence Force members at 3.9%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and a very high 67.2% of families consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone here.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (98.6%), with 93.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare, occurring in only 6.7% of households.

Private cars are essential as there are no public transport stops or routes within the area. Nearly every home has a motor vehicle, and 32.4% have four or more.

The community is very stable, with 27.5% of people moving in the last five years—much lower than most areas. Recent overseas arrivals are also rare at 1.8%.

Workforce activity is high, with 68.2% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Common industries include construction, health, and manufacturing.

The area ranks very high for overall advantage, scoring 8 out of 10. It is particularly strong in its access to money and resources, which is the highest possible score of 10.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.