6721, WA

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 23.6% of the population being children under 15. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 7.9%, and far more people in de facto relationships than most areas.

While 65.9% of residents were born in Australia, 20.8% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

About 11.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, this is still well below the state and national proportions.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 46.3%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen significantly by 23 points since 2011.

The community is relatively well-qualified, with 19.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Engineering and related fields are the most common qualifications, making up 26.6% of degrees.

Weekly incomes are far above the national figure, with 53.5% of households earning $3,000 or more. This high earning power is reflected in the typical personal weekly income of $1,817.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with very few people needing help with daily activities (1.4%) and far fewer people living with long-term health conditions compared to the rest of Australia.

Unpaid childcare is common here, with 30.2% of people providing this care, which is well above the national average. Conversely, very few people provide other types of unpaid care or do extensive housework.

The area is mostly made up of couples with children (67.8%), and one-parent families are much less common than in other areas. About 28.4% of people live alone.

Rental properties dominate the market at 66.1%, which is far above the state average. Very few people own their homes outright (9.0%), and typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $210.

Most people drive to work, and 43.5% of homes have two vehicles. While there are many public transport stops relative to the population, only 0.8% of people use them to commute.

The population is highly mobile, with 61.8% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in other areas.

Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.1%. The workforce is heavily concentrated in mining (26.8%) and transport and warehousing (12.7%).

The area ranks in the top 10% for overall advantage across all areas. This is driven by high job skills and an overall advantage score of 1,071, which is above the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, 84% of homes are within a short walk of public transport.