Mandurah

Mandurah is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 49 and a very high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 12.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 26.7% of the community, which is a little below the national average. The most common ancestries are English at 43.9% and Australian at 32.0%.

English is the main language for 81.2% of residents, and the 8.3% who use another language at home is far below the national figure. Only 0.9% of people speak little or no English.

A large proportion of residents report no religion at 43.0%, a figure that rose 18 points since 2011. Christianity is also common at 40.0%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state and national figures at 38.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical weekly household income of $901 sitting far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are much higher than in most areas, with 36.2% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 12.7%.

Volunteering is lower than most areas at 11.5%, and far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the state. Notably, 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most areas.

First Nations residents experience significant disadvantage, with an unemployment rate of 24.2% and a typical household income of $966, which is well below the national figure.

Small households are the norm, with a typical home containing only 1.9 people. Nearly 44.4% of people live alone, and one-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the state.

Renters make up 49.3% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $270, and separate houses are much less common here than in other Western Australian areas.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of stops and routes. However, 12.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The area is quite mobile, with 48.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are tough, with an unemployment rate of 10.6% and far fewer adults working or looking for work compared to the state average. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, scoring 1 out of 10. This reflects the significant gaps in access to money, resources, and job skills compared to other areas.

The area receives an average of 574mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average. Maximum temperatures are around the middle for its level at 23.9 degrees.

Mandurah is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also walk to public transport and groceries within 15 minutes.