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6714, WA
14,824 km²
Almost half of all households in postcode 6714 earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average. This is a young and growing community where the typical resident is only 32, and over a quarter of the population are children. Many residents are in de facto relationships and live in large family homes, creating a distinct residential character. Situated in Western Australia, it is a high-earning area that has seen a significant rise in people identifying as having no religion since 2011.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is noticeably younger than most of Australia, with a typical age of 32 and a high proportion of children. It also has a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 8.7%, which is well above the state and national figures.
About 20.2% of people were born overseas, though this is far below the Western Australian average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 70.7% of the community. While 12.4% use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, this is still well below the national figure.
A large portion of the population reports no religion at 47.0%, a figure that has risen by 21 points since 2011. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.
About half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure. However, there has been a steady increase in people holding bachelor degrees or higher since 2011.
Income levels are among the highest for this level, with typical weekly household earnings of $3,188. This is far above the national figure of $1,746.
Residents enjoy good health, with only 1.4% needing help with daily activities and 14.5% having a long-term health condition, both of which are far below national levels.
A high proportion of people provide unpaid childcare at 31.6%, which is well above the national average. Conversely, only 5.6% provide other types of unpaid care, among the lowest for its level.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 70.4% of families.
Rental properties are very common at 59.7%, far above the national average. Very few people own their homes outright, and most residents live in separate houses with three or more bedrooms.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, and only 2.5% work from home. Public transport use is low, and there are very few stops available compared to the rest of the state.
The community is highly mobile, with 53.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a significant 15.0% of the population.
Full-time employment is very high at 71.8%, far above the national figure. Mining is a major industry for the local workforce, employing 21.8% of residents.
The area is in the top 20% for overall advantage, largely due to high incomes and a strong level of access to money and resources.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.9. While many homes are within walking distance of a school or park, very few are near groceries or health services.
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