6167, WA

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and 20.7% of people being children under 15. There is also a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (5.3%) compared to the state and national figures.

Over 31% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national average. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while the Philippines is a frequent birth country.

More than 17% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. Despite this diversity, very few residents speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion (45.2%), which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown strongly, rising 17 points since 2011.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than they did in 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,538, which is a little below the national figure. Incomes have risen across the board since 2011, though the area still has fewer high earners than most.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.4% of the population. About 28% of residents live with a long-term health condition.

Caring for children unpaid is very common, with 29.1% of people doing so. However, volunteering is much lower than the state average, with only 10.5% of people participating.

One-parent families are much more common here (19.0%) than in most other areas. Households tend to be slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses (91.4%), and 86.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is among the lowest at this level, as many residents use mortgages or rent.

Public transport stops are very numerous, yet the area remains mostly car-dependent. Very few people work from home (5.0%), which is far below the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Unemployment is among the highest for similar areas at 7.9%. Those who are working are often employed in health care, construction, or retail.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to most other areas. This is consistent with the lower rates of university qualifications and typical incomes.

Most residents are car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9. While parks and public transport are often within reach, health services and groceries are far less accessible by foot than in the rest of the state.