6162, WA

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 19.7% of residents aged 65 or over. This older profile is reflected in a lower proportion of children under 15, which sits at 16.0%.

People born overseas make up 30.2% of the community, a figure slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 80.6% of residents, though 14.6% use another language at home. This is well below the national figure, and the proportion of people speaking another language has fallen since 2011.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 55.5%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 21 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 39.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This trend is supported by a high 68.7% of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are high, with the usual family earning $2,552 a week. This is a little above the national figure, and 28.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

About 27.8% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most other areas.

Participation is strong, with 19.6% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most areas.

Living arrangements vary, as 29.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Typical homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.3 people per household.

Housing is more varied than in most areas, as 69.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,200.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and the area has a high number of bus stops. Around 10.8% of people work from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.4% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 7.2% of the population.

A large number of residents are professionals or managers, and 64.4% of adults are working or looking for work. However, full-time employment is much lower than in most areas.

The area is ranked as having a very high overall advantage, sitting in the top 10% of similar areas. This is driven by exceptionally high scores for education and job skills.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, and public transport. Most residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.