6171, WA

This is a young area with children under 15 making up 26.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 31, and there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas. De facto relationships are also much more common than the state average.

About 31.9% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national average and matches the Western Australian figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Scottish and Irish heritage.

While 11% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure that has risen since 2011—this is still far below the national average. English remains the dominant language for 84% of the community.

A majority of residents (51.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.4%.

Many residents have completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure. Engineering and management are the most common fields of qualification.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,291 a week. About 24% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than the state and national averages.

Residents here are generally healthier than average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities compared to most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 38% of people providing this care, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 66.4% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.5% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 91.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, though outright home ownership is far below the state average.

Cars are essential here, as only 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, very few people work from home compared to the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.5% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the state average, though the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

Working life is strong in this area, with 70.6% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the national average, with many residents working in health, retail, and construction.

Residents generally have very good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 90% of similar areas. Overall, the area's advantage score is slightly above the national average.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as many homes are far from groceries and health services. However, a large majority of residents live within a 15-minute walk of public transport.