Swanbourne - Mount Claremont

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with nearly 20% of residents aged 65 or over. While children under 15 make up 20% of the population, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 28.5% of people were born overseas. This is about the same as the national figure, though well below the Western Australian average.

English is the main language for 84.9% of the community. Those using another language at home have risen to 11.1% since 2011, though this remains far below the national average.

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 42.5% report having no religion. The number of people with no religious affiliation has risen by 17 points since 2011.

This is one of the most qualified areas in the country, with 51.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. High school completion is also far above the national figure at 82%.

Household incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical family earning $4,110 a week. This is far above the national typical figure of $2,120.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 3.1% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions and mental health issues are both lower than most areas.

Volunteer rates are very high at 28.1%, far above the national average. There is also a higher than usual proportion of people providing unpaid care and those who have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.6% of the population. Those identifying as First Nations have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (60.9%) than the national average.

Families with children are common, with 68.4% of households being couples with children. This helps explain why there are more people per home (2.7) than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, and 41.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents ($450) and monthly mortgage payments ($3,250) are both among the highest for this level.

Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most areas, and the area has a high number of stops per 1,000 people. However, 56.8% of workers still rely on driving a car.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen significantly since 2011.

A high number of residents work as professionals (43.2%) or managers (20.9%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

This area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country across all measures, including access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area experiences a maximum average temperature of 24.4 degrees, which is well below the Western Australian average. Annual rainfall is 696mm.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, it is much harder to reach groceries or health services on foot compared to the state average.