6174, WA

The area is far younger than the state and national figures, with 25.3% of residents under 15 and only 7.1% aged 65 or over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 25.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, though it remains below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 88.8% of people using it only. Those who speak another language at home make up 5.8% of the community, a figure that is far below the national average.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 55.2%, which is far above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 24 percentage points since 2011.

While 53.4% of residents have completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national averages.

Household and personal incomes are generally higher than in most areas, with 14.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are reported more often than in most areas.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 35.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, among the highest for this level. Interestingly, a much higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

Families are larger here, with 2.8 people per home and a very high rate of one-parent families at 20.5%. Consequently, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 94.2% having three or more bedrooms and 96.8% being separate houses. This explains the high number of people per home, though very few residents own their homes outright.

Most people commute by car, although public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas. Very few households are without a motor vehicle.

The community is highly mobile, with nearly half the population moving in the last five years, which is far above the national figure.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national average. Many residents work in construction, healthcare, and retail.

The area sits in the middle of the pack for overall advantage, with relatively strong access to money and resources but lower scores for education and job skills.

Most residents can easily walk to a park or school, but almost no one can walk to health services or groceries, making the area far below the state average for essential amenities.