Mundaring

The community is ageing, with the typical resident aged 44 and nearly 20% of the population aged 65 and over, which is well above the state figure. While the population grew by 5.1% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 23.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.7% of people using another tongue at home—a figure far below the state and national averages. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A majority of the population reports no religion at 53.3%, which is far above the national figure. This trend has risen sharply, increasing by 20 points since 2011.

The area has 8 schools, providing more educational facilities per child than most similar areas. While 53.9% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,013. The area has seen a significant rise in wealth, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising by 12 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.2% of residents. Mental health and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions.

Mundaring has a very high rate of community contribution, with 21.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Residents also provide much more unpaid care and housework than people in most other areas.

First Nations people in Mundaring have a typical personal income and household income that are well above the national figures. The unemployment rate for this group is 8.5%, which is well below the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 17.9% of households consisting of one person.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 97.6% of dwellings being detached. Renting is very uncommon at 9.1%, while 38.8% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 98% of homes have at least one vehicle and only 1.7% of people commute by public transport. While the area has many bus stops, it is a 33-minute drive to the city.

The population is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Employment levels are typical for the region, with 62.8% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for residents are health care, education, construction, and mining.

Mundaring is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. It is generally more advantaged than 70% of similar areas.

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 24.4 degrees. Annual rainfall is 880mm, which is far above the Western Australian average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 22% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, as most residents live far from groceries, health services, and schools.