Karrinyup - Gwelup - Carine

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 21.6% of people aged 65 and over—a group that has grown significantly since 2011. However, children under 15 make up 21.0% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 28.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has remained steady since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the main language for 84.9% of the area, and the 12.2% who use another language at home is far below the national figure.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (43.5%), a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The area is highly qualified; 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the 69.7% of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical family income is $3,006 a week, which is well above both the state and national figures. Weekly personal income is also higher than usual at $977.

Mental health conditions are reported at 7.2%, which is lower than in most areas. About 27.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, similar to the national average.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 19.5% and a very high proportion of people caring for children unpaid (35.1%), which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, but those residents are much more likely to have completed Year 12 and earn higher incomes than the state or national averages.

Families tend to be large here, with 2.8 people per home and 67.9% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 89.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common here than across the state, while 41.0% of homes are owned outright.

Most residents rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. 11.5% of people work from home, a figure that rose by 6.2 points since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, as the 33.4% who moved in the last five years is lower than most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up a large share of the workforce, particularly in health, professional services, and education.

This is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources.

The area sees 671mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Western Australian average, and has maximum temperatures that are higher than most similar areas.

While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a short walk.