Hazelmere - Guildford

The community is slightly younger than average, with a typical resident aged 37. It is a family-oriented area where 19.5% of people are children under 15, and there are much higher rates of de facto relationships than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 28.4% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while England and New Zealand are the primary birthplaces outside Australia.

English is the main language for 84% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 12% since 2011. This is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.

A significant shift has occurred here, with the number of people reporting no religion rising 20 points since 2011. At 48.7%, this is well above both the state and national figures.

The area has seen a push toward higher qualifications, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 11 points since 2011 to 24.5%. Engineering and management are the most common fields of study.

Hazelmere - Guildford is notably prosperous, with a typical weekly household income of $2,107, which is a little above the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week are much more common here than in most areas.

The need for help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas at 3.7%. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.1%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Caregiving is a strong feature here, with 32.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. Volunteering rates remain steady at 14.5%.

First Nations residents in this area are noticeably older and far more prosperous than those in the state or nation. Unemployment among this group is much lower than in most similar areas, at just 7.3%.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that nearly 60% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 93% of homes being separate dwellings and 89% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, at only 16.3%.

Most residents rely on cars, though the area has a very high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people. Only 2.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much lower than the national average.

The community is highly mobile, with 46% of people moving in the last five years, a figure well above the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 6.3%.

The local workforce is very active, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work, which is much higher than in most areas. Full-time employment is also higher than the national average at 63%.

The area is rated as having high access to money and resources, ranking higher than 90% of similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been far above the state average.

Rainfall is far above the Western Australian average, while maximum temperatures are a little below the state figure.

The suburb is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While 89.5% of homes are near public transport, very few residents can walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.