Eaton - Pelican Point

The area is home to many families, with children under 15 making up 20.5% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. It also has a growing senior population, with those aged 65 and over rising by 6.3 percentage points since 2011 to reach 19.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (17.8%) compared to the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.2% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 7.5%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 48.7%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen significantly by 21 percentage points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state and national figures at 42.5%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,063, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical incomes are average, 12.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure that is higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of residents. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the state and national averages.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 30.9% of people providing this care, a figure well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children living in the area.

First Nations residents are notably younger than average, with a typical age of 19 years. Their household income of $1,952 is well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group, accounting for 57.3% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (91.2%), and nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than nationally, at only 20.3%.

Car travel is essential, with 69.2% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. This reliance on vehicles is reflected in the fact that only 2.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 36.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.

Most of the workforce is employed full-time (58.9%), with the largest industries being healthcare, construction, and retail. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, about the same as the national figure.

The area ranks in the middle for overall advantage, though it scores very low for education and job skills compared to other areas. Residents generally have good access to money and resources.

The climate is characterized by an average maximum temperature of 23.9 degrees and an average annual rainfall of 755mm, which is far above the state average.

While 99% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less walkable for essentials; only 46.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.