6725, WA

This is a young area with 23.9% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 31.4% of the population, far above the state and national averages. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. English, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

More people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, though the rate is still well below the national average. English is the main language for 72.2% of the community.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011, reaching 43.8%. This is well above the national figure, while Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.5%.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 18.8%, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of Year 12 completion is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical family earning $2,359. This trend has grown significantly since 2011, with the typical household income rising by $599.

Residents here experience far fewer long-term health conditions than the national average. Only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas. Conversely, the number of people doing significant unpaid housework or providing general unpaid care is well below state and national levels.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most other areas, making up 19.6% of households.

Renting is very common, with 52.9% of households renting—far above the national average. This helps explain why home ownership is so low, with only 13.2% of homes owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 12.1% of homes have no vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is higher than most areas, alongside a high rate of recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most areas, reaching 67%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

While residents often have good job skills, the area ranks very low for general access to money and resources compared to similar places.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many people live within a 15-minute walk of groceries, there is no access to public transport within a 10-minute walk.