6210, WA

The area is far older than the state and national average, with 26.8% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 5.2 percentage points since 2011, while the share of children under 15 has fallen to 16.5%.

People born overseas make up 27.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and this overseas-born group has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of residents, meaning the share of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures. Only 0.6% of people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 45.4%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The share of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the national figure, though it rose 8.7 percentage points since 2011.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,222 a week. While these figures have risen since 2011, they remain well below the Western Australian average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 7% of people need help with daily activities.

While 4.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force—much higher than most areas—volunteer rates are much lower than typical. About 11.8% of people provide unpaid care.

Living arrangements are distinct, with a high number of people living alone (29.7%) and a much higher share of one-parent families (17.3%) compared to most areas. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Most people live in separate houses, and 83.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in many other areas at 26.9%, though the typical weekly rent of $300 is well below the national figure.

Public transport infrastructure is a strong point, with 461 stops and a very high number of routes. Despite this, only 6.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.8% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

Working life is less common here than elsewhere, as the number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the state and national averages.

The area ranks in the bottom 30% for overall advantage compared to similar areas. This is driven by a low score for education and job skills, which is smaller than about 80% of other areas.

Most residents can walk to a park or public transport stop within 15 minutes, but far fewer can walk to groceries or health services than in the rest of the state. The overall walkability score is 5.0.