6149, WA

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 43 and 23% of people aged 65 or over. This senior population has grown significantly since 2011, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population remains very low at 0.5%.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 40.3%, which is far above the national figure. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is strong, with 26.3% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages spoken.

Christianity remains the most common religion at 44.7%, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to reach 40.9%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 37.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, at 71.4%.

Wealth is a striking feature here, as 31.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average. Typical weekly family income is $2,509, reflecting a trend of rising pay since 2011.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. Mental health conditions are also much lower here at 6.6% compared to the national figure of 8.8%.

Community involvement is high, with 19.9% of people volunteering. A large number of residents also provide unpaid care, with 33% caring for children, which is well above the national average.

Families tend to be larger than in most areas, with 2.7 people per home and a high percentage of couples with children. Conversely, the number of people living alone is much lower than the state average.

Home ownership is very strong, with 43.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, as 91.3% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

The area is well-served by transit, with 110 public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. While 60% of people drive to work, 10% work from home, a figure that has grown since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.

Professionals make up 34.1% of the workforce, with many employed in health care, education, and technical roles. Most adults are working or looking for work, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%.

This area is among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by high levels of education and strong access to money and resources.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 6.8. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport, and 86.6% are near health services.