6211, WA

The typical resident is 45, making this area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over now make up 23.9% of the population, a figure that rose 9.5 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 26.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still a little below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of residents. Only 4.7% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half of the population (49.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 21 points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.8% of the area, which is far below the national figure. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical personal weekly income is $637, which is well below the national figure. However, 13.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a standing that is a little above the national average.

About 30.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.4% of residents.

A higher than average 26.8% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most similar areas.

Families with children are common here, making up 51.8% of households. This helps explain why the area has more people per home (2.6) than the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.9% of homes being detached. A significant 39.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average.

Most people rely on cars, as only 1.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. While the drive time to the city is high at 67 minutes, 3.9% of people still commute via public transport.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.7% of residents moving house in the last five years. However, arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, with only 53.9% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. However, the area ranks lower for overall education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.7. Only 27% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, far below the state average of 64%.