6609, WA

The area is notably young, with 22.8% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. It also has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 6.0% compared to 3.2% nationally.

Recent overseas arrivals are common, with 22.5% of people moving here from abroad recently, which is far above the state average. The Filipino community is a visible presence, making up 10.2% of those born overseas.

Language diversity has risen since 2011, and 13.6% of residents now use a language other than English at home. This is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 32.3% of residents report no religion. This last figure is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, now sitting at 48.5%.

Typical incomes are high, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,011, which is well above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has also risen sharply since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions at 24.3%. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 32.9% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This activity is alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 29.0%.

Families are the norm here, with 63.9% of households being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling.

Most people live in separate houses, and 87.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is quite affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $235, which is well below the national figure.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. Very few homes lack a vehicle, and most residents have two or more.

The community is quite mobile, with 35.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Full-time employment is very strong at 72.9%, which is far above the national average. The unemployment rate is also very low at just 2.0%.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage and access to resources.

While the area is somewhat walkable, it is very poor for public transport access. However, residents have excellent walking access to health services and groceries compared to the rest of the state.