Mount Lawley - Inglewood

The population is around the middle for its level with a typical age of 38. While the number of children under 15 is well below the national figure at 14.4%, de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 30.1% of the community, which is a little above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 79.9% of residents. About 16.1% of people use another language at home, which is a little below the state average.

Nearly half of the population (49.0%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, rising 19 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many qualifications are in management, commerce, or society and culture.

Typical weekly family income is $3,117, which is well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the 33.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 14 points since 2011.

People with a mental health condition are a little more common here than in the rest of the country. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most other areas, with 19.9% of people pitching in. Conversely, fewer people are unpaid carers for children compared to the state average.

First Nations residents here have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (65.1%) and personal income than the state and national averages, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, which is well above the national figure.

Rental properties are more common than in most areas, and detached houses are much less frequent. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,200, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, and the area has a very high number of weekly departures. This is supported by the fact that 99.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.6% of people having moved in the last five years. This is higher than in most other areas.

Professional and technical roles are the most common, and 70.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.

The area is ranked as very advantaged, sitting in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills. It also hosts a high number of businesses, totaling 1,928.

Annual rainfall is far above the Western Australian average at 667mm, while average temperatures are a little lower than the state figure.

The area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.