East Bunbury - Glen Iris

The area is noticeably older than most, with a typical resident aged 41 and 20.1% of the population aged 65 or over. The First Nations population is a little above the national figure at 4.2% and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (19.7%) compared to the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 84.8% of the community, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report having no religion (46.8%), a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

The area has much lower rates of higher education than most, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose 8.1 points since 2011 to reach 41.1%, which remains far below the state average.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,358 a week. Only 13.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

More people here live with long-term health conditions (31.3%) and mental health conditions (10.2%) compared to the state and national averages. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

More residents provide unpaid childcare (27.6%) and housework than in most areas. About 13.8% of people volunteer, which is a little below the state average.

The First Nations community is relatively large for its level, with 304 people. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $477, which is a little below the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here (18.3%) than in most areas. This is consistent with a higher number of people living alone (29.1%), resulting in smaller typical household sizes of 2.3 people.

Homes are typically large, with 87% having three or more bedrooms. Separate houses make up 84.3% of dwellings, and the typical weekly rent of $300 is well below the national average.

Cars are essential for most, as only 1.5% of people commute by public transport. Very few people work from home (3.4%), a figure far below the national average.

About 37.2% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.2% of the population, though this is 15 points lower than it was in 2011.

About 60.1% of adults are working or looking for work, with full-time employment at 58.8%. The most common industries are health care, retail, and construction.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other areas. However, the population has grown by 7.9% since 2021, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area receives 745mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average. Temperatures are well below the state average for both maximums and minimums.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 21.7% of homes within walking distance.