Osborne Park Industrial

The community is remarkably young, with 65.8% of residents aged between 25 and 44. This is reflected in the typical age of 29, which is far younger than the national figure of 38, and a very low proportion of children and seniors.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 43.4% of people born abroad, far above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About one in five residents uses a language other than English at home, which is slightly above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language, and 3.7% of people speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion at 46.6%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 29.2%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 34.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 69.7% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the state and national averages.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,211, well above the national figure of $805. However, 14.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the national average.

The population is very healthy, with only 12.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 6.3% providing unpaid care and 9.1% volunteering, both of which are well below the national averages.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is among the smallest at this level, with only a few individuals present.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 56.3% of people live alone and 66.3% of families are couples without children. This means the typical home has only 1.5 people.

Almost every home is a flat or apartment, and 87.5% of households rent, far above the national figure of 30.6%. No homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rent is $400.

Public transport use is very high at 9.2% for commuting, supported by a massive 51 stops in the area. Most people live within a two-minute walk of a stop.

The area is highly transient, with 76.6% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals at 29.5%.

Job activity is very strong, with 75% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work in health care, mining, or construction.

The area is seen as having a high overall advantage, largely due to its highly skilled workforce and the presence of 2,492 businesses.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 673mm, which is far above the state average of 185mm.

Walking is very convenient, with 98% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries and 99.9% within 10 minutes of public transport.