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Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora

7 km²

A growing population of 17,066 marks the steady expansion of Yokine - Coolbinia - Menora since 2011. This is a well-qualified and affluent community where the typical resident is 40 years old. It is distinguished by a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a strong professional workforce. The area combines a high standard of education with a very walkable urban layout, making it a convenient and prosperous place to live.

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The community is a little older than the state and national figures, with 20.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is higher than most similar areas. Meanwhile, children under 15 make up 14.7%, a figure well below the national average.

People born overseas make up 36.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.

About 25% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than most areas. Italian, Mandarin, and Vietnamese are the most common additional languages spoken.

People with no religion make up 35.7% of the community, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011. This is still well below the state and national proportions.

The area is highly qualified, with 35.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 23.8%. This is reflected in the 69.1% of residents who completed Year 12, which is also much higher than most areas.

Household incomes are strong, with the typical family earning $2,460 a week, which is higher than most similar areas. People earning $2,000 or more per week make up 18% of the population, well above the national figure.

People needing help with daily activities make up 7% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.7%, about the same as the national average.

Volunteers make up 17.2% of the community, which is higher than most areas and well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level at 25.1%.

First Nations residents in the area have a personal income that is far above the state and national figures. The unemployment rate for this group is also much lower than most areas at 4.4%.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 35% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state, making up only 46.5% of dwellings. Renting is more common than usual at 33.7%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than most areas at $2,000.

The area is highly connected, with 8% of people commuting by public transport, which is well above the national figure. It is very accessible, with a typical drive time to the city of only 8 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.1% of the population.

A high proportion of residents are in the workforce, with 64.7% working or looking for work. Common industries include health care, professional services, and retail.

The area is rated as having a high level of overall advantage, scoring 8 out of 10. This is supported by a strong level of education and job skills, which is higher than about 80% of similar areas.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 676mm, which is far above the Western Australian average. Maximum and minimum temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport, a school, and a park.

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