6172, WA

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 36 that is a little younger than the state and national figures. Seniors make up only 12.4% of the population, which is well below the national average of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 29.1% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 87.5% of residents. Only 6.9% use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (51.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This reflects a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose 22 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,921, which is a little above the national figure and higher than most similar areas. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 8.6 points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.6% of residents, which is much higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than the national average.

The area has a very high proportion of people caring for children unpaid (31.7%) and a high number of former Defence Force members (6.9%) compared to the rest of the state.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families make up 17.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 93.9% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most residents live in separate houses, and 51.9% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

Most people drive to work, and 42.8% of homes have two vehicles. While working from home is among the lowest in the region, 3.7% of residents use public transport to commute, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community has become more stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years falling 11 points since 2011. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell significantly during this time.

While 64.3% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking in the top 20% of similar areas. However, the area ranks much lower for education and job skills.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 88.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have excellent access to parks and schools, both of which are far above the state average.