Subiaco - Shenton Park

The typical resident is 41, and 20.7% of the population are seniors, which is well above the national figure. While the population has grown 16% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 remains well below the state average at 15.8%.

Overseas births are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.2% of people born outside Australia. English and Australian are the most frequent ancestries, though 7% of residents identify as Chinese.

About 17.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. However, this is still well below the national average, and only 1.6% of residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 49.5%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 18 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 55.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 80.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $3,239 a week, well above the national figure. A striking 27.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, putting the area among the highest-earning in the country.

Residents generally report good health, as only 4% need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.1%, about the same as the state average.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 23.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also common, involving 26.9% of the community.

First Nations people make up 0.7% of the population, which is much lower than most areas. However, this group sees far higher Year 12 completion rates (71.3%) and personal incomes than the state and national averages.

Household sizes are small, with a typical home containing only 2.1 people. This is consistent with the fact that 37.6% of residents live alone, a figure far above the national average.

The area has a high rental rate of 40%, which is well above the national figure. Homes are typically smaller than in other areas, with only 51.5% having three or more bedrooms, and mortgage payments are well above the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest in the country at 13.4%, supported by a high number of stops and a short 7-minute drive to the city. About 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The area is quite mobile, with 48.3% of residents moving in the last five years, well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.6% of the population, though this has fallen since 2011.

The workforce is largely professional, with 48.5% of workers in professional roles and 65.6% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, which is about the same as the national figure.

This is an area of extreme advantage, ranking 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and job skills. It is a major business hub with 5,128 businesses and has seen population growth of 13.6% since 2021.

The area receives 656mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Western Australian average. Maximum temperatures are well below the state average, though minimums are slightly lower.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services. The walkability score of 9.1 is far above the state average.