Mosman Park - Peppermint Grove

The community is getting older, with the typical age rising to 42 and seniors making up nearly 20% of the population. This is well above the Western Australian average, while children under 15 are slightly less common than in most areas.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 31.5% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Most residents speak only English at home, though the proportion of people using another language rose to 13.2% since 2011. This remains well below the state and national figures.

A significant shift toward secularism is evident, with 43.9% of people reporting no religion. This figure rose by 20 points since 2011 and is now well above the national average.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 47.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas.

Wealth is a standout feature, as the typical weekly family income of $3,806 is far above the national figure. Nearly 40% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a trend that rose 19 points since 2011.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions reported at 24.1%, which is well below the national average. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Civic engagement is very high, as 25.7% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children is also more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations population is small, with a median age of 18 that is noticeably younger than the state average. While unemployment is high at 22%, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied; 31.1% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 36.5% of homes owned outright. However, mortgage payments are among the highest at this level, with a typical monthly payment of $3,033.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and 13.8% of people work from home. About 8.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.8% of the population, though this fell 11 points since 2011.

A large proportion of the workforce are professionals and managers. Full-time employment at 54.2% is well below the state average, though the unemployment rate is stable at 4.6%.

The area is among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high concentration of businesses and top-tier job skills.

The climate is milder than much of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 24.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is 670mm, which is far above the Western Australian average.

The area is very walkable, with 93.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of city amenities. Almost every home is within 15 minutes of a park and 98.4% are near public transport.