6158, WA

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population, a figure that has risen by 6.0 percentage points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 24.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While 7.5% of residents use a language other than English at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages. English is the dominant language for 88.3% of the population.

Nearly half of the community (49.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 43.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national average. This is consistent with 73.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Earnings are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly family income of $3,178. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 16 percentage points since 2011 to reach 37.5%.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than the national average, and the 4.6% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most similar areas.

Community involvement is high, with 22.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 30.7% of residents provide unpaid childcare, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

Family life is typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. About 62.4% of households consist of couples with children, while one-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

The area has a high rate of home ownership, with 40.9% of homes owned outright. Rent is a little above the national figure at $420 a week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,600.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, which is supported by a short 4-minute walk to the nearest stop. About 12.7% of the workforce now works from home, up from 6.5% in 2011.

The area is relatively mobile, with 37.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011, now making up 6.3% of the population.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with a strong presence in health care and education. Those working or looking for work represent 65.0% of adults, which is higher than most similar areas.

This area ranks among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage, job skills, and access to resources.

Described as a walker's paradise, the area has a walkability score of 8.5. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services, far exceeding the state average.