Perth (North) - Highgate

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 33. Children under 15 are well below the national figure at 8.9%, while de facto relationships are far more common here than in most other areas.

International influence is strong, as 41.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 26.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also much higher than in most areas.

A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 53.3%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are exceptionally well qualified, with 45% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with a very high proportion of adults having completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,156, which is well above the national figure. About 20% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate much higher than in most other areas.

The community is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and the need for help with daily activities both being well below the national average. However, mental health conditions are a little more common here than elsewhere.

Volunteering is more common than the national average, though unpaid care for children and housework is far below the typical state and national levels.

The First Nations community here is smaller than in most similar areas. However, they have much higher Year 12 completion rates and typical personal incomes far above the national figure.

Households are small, with a typical size of 1.9 people, well below the national average. Many residents live alone, accounting for 41.9% of homes, which is far above the national figure.

The area is dominated by renters, who make up 58.9% of households, far above the national average. Apartments and townhouses are the norm, with separate houses being very rare compared to the rest of the state.

Public transport use is very high, with 13% of people commuting by transit and 14.7% of homes having no car. This is supported by a very high number of public transport routes and short travel times to the city.

The population is highly transient, with 60.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the rest of Australia.

The workforce is very active, with 73% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of occupations.

The area is considered highly advantaged, with a score larger than 80% of other areas. This is driven by exceptional job skills and a high number of local businesses.

The local climate features an average maximum temperature of 25.1°C and annual rainfall of 661mm, which is far above the state average.

Highgate is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.