Bullsbrook

The population is about the same age as the national figure, with a typical resident aged 38. It is a family-oriented area where 19.2% are children, and de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. The proportion of people born overseas is 21.4%, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 51.0%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen 22 points since 2011.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 45.4%.

Typical weekly personal income is $869, which is higher than most areas. Since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 9.3 points to 20.5%.

People needing help with daily activities are much fewer here than in most areas, at 3.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid housework and childcare are more common here than in most areas. Notably, 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is among the highest for its level.

First Nations residents have a much lower unemployment rate than the state or nation, at 0.0%. Typical personal income for this group is $769, which is well above the state figure of $481.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 58.6% of households are couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 91.7% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, at only 15.5%.

Car use is essential, as only 1.5% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.8% owning two and 20.7% owning three.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 62.5%. The workforce is largely concentrated in construction, mining and health care.

The area is seeing rapid growth, with a population increase of 22.7% since 2021. While residents generally have good access to money and resources, the area ranks lower for overall job skills.

Bullsbrook receives an average annual rainfall of 638mm, which is far above the Western Australian average. Typical maximum temperatures are higher than in most areas.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.7. Very few residents can walk to groceries (5.5%) or health services (9.1%) within 15 minutes.