6147, WA

The typical resident is 38, which is lower than in most similar areas. About 18.4% of the population are children under 15, and the number of seniors has risen to 17.0% since 2011.

Born overseas, 49.0% of residents come from abroad, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 39.9% of people using another language at home, far above the Western Australian figure of 18.4%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

About 34.9% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 36.9%.

Education levels are high, with 61.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. Roughly 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,458, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is also lower than most areas at $689.

Health reporting is better than in most similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (26.2%) and mental health conditions (7.6%).

Volunteering is much lower here than in most similar areas, at 12.9%. However, 27.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is a little above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families make up 15.5% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most homes are large, with 91.4% having three or more bedrooms. While 33.7% are owned outright, the proportion of renters is higher than most areas at 26.8%.

Public transport is very accessible, with 104 stops and a typical 2-minute walk to the nearest one. This helps explain why the area is much more walkable than most.

About 35.2% of the population moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.6% of the community, though this fell since 2011.

Unemployment is much higher than in most similar areas at 6.8%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and retail trade.

The area's overall advantage score is 961, which is smaller than about 59% of similar areas. It ranks around the middle for education and job skills.

This is a very walkable area, with 99.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 100% within 15 minutes of a park.