6156, WA

The population has grown 14% since 2011 to 18,238 people. Residents are a little older than the state and national typical age of 38, with a typical age of 40 years.

About 25% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is well below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 84.5% of the community. While 11.1% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

People with no religion now make up 43.6% of the population, a rise of 18 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 23.8%. This is reflected in the 67.6% of residents who completed Year 12.

Wealth is a striking feature here; 33.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average of 22.6%. Typical personal weekly income is $960.

Most residents are in good health, with 66.6% reporting no long-term health conditions. Around 5.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national average.

Local engagement is high, with 19.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 31% of residents provide unpaid care for children.

Families with children make up 62.5% of households. The typical home contains 2.5 people, which is consistent with both state and national figures.

Large homes are common, with 81.7% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than elsewhere, with only 22.2% of households renting, well below the national figure of 30.6%.

Most people drive to work, but the area has a higher rate of public transport use than most similar areas. A very small number of homes, 5.3%, have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively mobile, with 38% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

The workforce is active, with 65.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Health and education are the most common industries.

The area is ranked in the top 10% for overall advantage across Australia, reflecting its high levels of education and job skills.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.