6226, WA

Families with children are common here, as 22.5% of the population are under 15, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 40, the proportion of seniors has risen significantly since 2011 to reach 12.4%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 80.6% born here and only 12.9% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 92.6% of the population. Only 3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A shift toward secularism is evident, as the share of people reporting no religion rose by 20 points since 2011 to reach 45.1%, which is well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011.

This is a wealthy area where the typical household earns $2,473 a week, well above the national figure. Those earning $3,000 or more weekly make up 33.1% of households, which is far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities, which is among the lowest levels for similar areas.

Unpaid work is common, with 33.6% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. Volunteers also make up 20.8% of the community, though this is down since 2011.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and a very low number of people living alone. Most families are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 91.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 9.8%, far below the national figure, and monthly mortgage payments are typically higher than average at $2,240.

Cars are essential, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the drive to the city typically takes 99 minutes.

About 33.8% of residents moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with 70.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Many residents work in manufacturing, construction, and mining.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 overall, with a perfect 10 for access to money and resources.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.