North Haven

The population is older than most similar areas, with a typical age of 44. This is consistent with the fact that seniors make up 21.7% of the community, a figure that has risen by 4.5 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 17.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, with 88.8% of people using it at home. Only 7.3% use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of the community, 51.1%, reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 23 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 14.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,414, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly incomes have risen since 2011, including the typical household income which grew by $380.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term condition—among the highest for its level. This is mirrored by 11.3% of residents reporting a mental health condition.

The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.7%. While 14.1% of people provide unpaid care, volunteering rates are lower than the state average.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population, which is higher than most areas. About 11.7% of this group speak a First Nations language, a much higher rate than other similar areas.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 19.2%. About 29.2% of people live alone, and the typical home holds 2.3 people.

Most people live in separate houses, and 78.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 3.3% of people commute by public transport. Public transport access is limited, with a 15-minute walk to the nearest stop for many.

The community is relatively stable, as only 32.9% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in most areas.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61%. However, the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is lower than the state and national figures.

The area ranks in the bottom 30% for overall advantage, with a score of 942. This reflects lower rankings for access to resources and job skills compared to similar areas.

Rainfall is among the lowest for its level at 406mm annually. Average maximum temperatures are around 22.9 degrees, which is well below the state average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have very good access to groceries and schools, though health services are harder to reach on foot.