Perth (West) - Northbridge

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 33. It has very few children and seniors, while a high number of residents live in de facto relationships.

International diversity is a standout feature, with 54.8% of people born overseas, far above the 27.7% national average. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, at 38.2%, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken here.

A large portion of the community has no religion, at 44.0%, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified area where 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure.

Incomes are high here, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,176 well above the national figure of $805. About 22.1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and people needing help with daily activities both well below the national average.

Unpaid care for children and housework is far below national levels, which is consistent with the very low number of children in the area.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the state and have much higher Year 12 completion rates and personal incomes than the national average.

Living arrangements are small, with 47.4% of people living alone—far above the national figure. Typical homes hold only 1.7 people.

Rental properties dominate the market at 69.2%, far above the national average. Almost every home is a flat or apartment, and very few have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is far above the national average, and 26.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by an exceptional number of transit stops and routes.

The area is highly transient, with 69.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level.

Employment is strong, with a higher proportion of full-time workers than the national average. Many residents work in professional, technical, or food and accommodation roles.

The area has a very high overall advantage score and a large number of businesses, though it is noted as having low access to money and resources compared to similar areas.

The local climate features average maximum and minimum temperatures that are slightly below the state average, with rainfall far above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.3. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.