6155, WA

The typical resident is 38, and the area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most other areas. This family-centric feel is reflected in the low number of people living alone, which is far below the national figure.

More than half of the community (50.9%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, and Australian, with India as a significant country of birth.

Language diversity has risen sharply, with 42.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and it is consistent with the high proportion of overseas-born residents.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 32.7% of people reporting no religion. This is well below the Australian average.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 33.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 70.3% of residents have completed Year 12, which is also far above the national average.

Household incomes are much higher than most areas, with 30.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,243 is well above the national figure.

Residents report better health than most areas. The proportion of people with a long-term health condition is 20.8%, which is well below the national average.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.2% of people providing this care. This is well above the national figure and aligns with the high number of children in the area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. About 71.3% of families consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.

Large family homes dominate, as 96.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents of $420 are higher than the national figure, and mortgage payments are also much higher than in most areas.

Most people drive to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Only 1.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.3% of the population.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average. Professional roles are the most common occupation, while health care and education are the top industries.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking larger than about 90% of similar areas in terms of overall advantage and access to resources.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 87.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of various amenities. This is far above the state average, particularly for access to health services.