6726, WA

This is a young community where the typical resident is 34, and children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 23.1% of the area, which is far above the state and national figures.

While 71.3% of residents were born in Australia, 16.0% were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 75.4% of people, though the share using another language at home rose to 11.2% by 2021. Very few people—just 0.9%—speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reported no religion at 47.5%, a figure that has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.3%.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has also risen since 2011 to reach 53.0%.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,563 a week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 17.3% of people. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common here, with 18.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. However, very few people—just 7.6%—provide unpaid care.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are also more common than in most areas, making up 20.4% of households.

Renting is very common, with 50.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Rent is also higher than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $371.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, as 63.7% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops available.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a high 16.7% of the population.

Employment levels are strong, with 67.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is largely driven by high levels of education and job skills.

Most residents are car-dependent, as the walkability score is just 3.0. While 94.6% of homes are near a park, there is no access to health services within a 15-minute walk.