Wembley Downs - Churchlands - Woodlands

The typical resident is 42, making this area noticeably older than both Western Australia and the national average. It is a growing community that added about 2,445 people since 2011, with a high proportion of seniors and children under 15.

Overseas birth is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.5% born abroad. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Chinese, and Scottish.

About 20.3% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 4.9 points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

People with no religion make up 42.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This has seen a significant increase of 17 points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area, with 46.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher—far above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Prosperity is very high here; 39% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. The typical weekly family income of $3,137 is among the highest for its level.

Residents are generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to most other areas.

Community spirit is strong, with 23.5% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. A high proportion of residents, 33.5%, also provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations population is small, but they have a much higher typical household income and Year 12 completion rate than those in most other areas.

Families with children are common, and homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in most similar areas.

Home ownership is high, with 42.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is much less common than elsewhere, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for this level.

Most people drive to work, but the area has a high number of public transport stops. Only 3.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is lower than the national average.

Movement is steady, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas fell by 11 points since 2011.

The area has a strong workforce with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is much lower than most similar areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often in health, technical, or education roles.

This is an area of maximum advantage, scoring a 10 for both overall advantage and access to resources. It is among the most advantaged areas in the country.

The area experiences average maximum temperatures of 25.0 degrees, which is well below the state average, and annual rainfall of 673mm.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily reach parks, schools, and health services on foot.