Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with the typical resident aged 45 and one in five aged 65 or over. While children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, this is a drop of 4.7 points since 2011.

People born overseas make up 28.0% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, Scottish and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 85.4% of residents. While 9.7% use another language at home—a slight increase since 2011—very few people speak little or no English.

About 46.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 42.2% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 44.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure. Most residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most other similar areas.

Incomes are among the highest in the region, with 53.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,573 is far above the national figure.

Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than the national average. About 5.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Community spirit is high, with a much higher rate of volunteering (22.1%) than the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for others or do significant unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is small, representing 0.7% of the community. Those who identify as First Nations have high rates of Year 12 completion and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families are the norm here, with 71.3% of households being couples with children. This helps explain why typical homes are larger, holding 3.1 people on average.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 93.0% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 6.3% of households renting, far below the national figure.

Car dependence is very high, as 98% of homes own a vehicle and public transport use is low. However, 34.3% of the workforce works from home, a massive increase since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

The workforce is largely professional and managerial, with 36.7% of residents working as professionals. The unemployment rate of 4.1% is lower than the national average.

This area ranks at the very top for overall advantage, with maximum scores for access to resources, education, and job skills.

The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,126mm. Average temperatures are slightly lower than the Queensland average.

The area is highly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby amenities. Only 10% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or a 15-minute-city walkshed.