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Aveley
7 km²
A suburban residential area of the Swan region, Aveley is a growing community of young families. The typical resident is just 31, making the area noticeably younger than the rest of Western Australia. This trend is seen in the high number of children and the prevalence of large, four-bedroom family homes. With a population that has grown by 19% since 2021, it is a fast-expanding suburb where most people are working or raising children in detached houses.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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This is a very young community where children under 15 make up 26.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in the rest of the country, at only 6.4%.
The area is quite diverse, with 35.2% of people born overseas, which is well above the Australian average. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while India is a notable birthplace for 5.1% of residents.
About 22.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, though only 1.8% of residents speak little or no English.
Many residents identify as having no religion, at 43.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains common at 40.2%, while Hinduism is the next most prevalent faith at 4.3%.
While 62.5% of residents finished Year 12, which is well above the state average, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure at 18.8%.
Typical incomes are higher than in most areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,028. This is well above the national figure of $805.
Residents here are generally healthier than in other areas; only 21.7% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.
A very high 38.6% of people provide unpaid childcare, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 11.2%.
First Nations residents in Aveley have a much higher typical household income of $2,348 and a Year 12 completion rate of 56.0%, which is far above the state average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the area's young age, as 66.3% of households are couples with children.
The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 92.9% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 95.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, and very few are owned outright.
Cars are essential here, with 98.8% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Public transport use is very low, with only 1.6% of people using it to commute.
The community is very mobile, with 46.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
Employment is high, with 76.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.
The area is experiencing rapid growth, with a population increase of 19% since 2021. Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 90% of similar areas.
The local climate is warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 26.1 degrees. Rainfall is also much lower than in most other areas.
Most residents can easily walk to parks, schools, and health services within 15 minutes. However, it is harder to reach groceries on foot, with only 58.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a shop.