Dianella - South

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 15.4%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

This is a highly diverse community where 38.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the Australian average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

The influence of overseas birth is clear in the language spoken at home; 28.2% of people use a language other than English, which is well above the state average. About 4.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 32.8% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the Western Australian figure of 42.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 30.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Schooling is also a priority, with 64.9% of residents completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,528, which is a little below the national figure. While typical personal incomes are about the same as the rest of the country, 13.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas. About 27.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 5.4% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is less common here than in most areas, with 24.3% of people providing this support. Volunteering rates are about the same as the state average at 15.1%.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in most other areas, with a typical age of 30. While the unemployment rate is quite high at 20.0%, Year 12 completion is far above the state average at 55.7%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per household. A large number of residents live alone—34.9%—which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

There are far fewer separate houses here than in most areas, as 33.5% of homes are townhouses or semi-detached. Rent is a little below the national figure, and 34.9% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, with 6.7% of people commuting this way. The area is very convenient for travel, with a drive time to the city of only 8 minutes.

About 39.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.8% of the population.

Working or looking for work is typical for the region at 62.5%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or professional and technical roles.

The area has grown quickly, with the population increasing by 12.4% since 2021. It scores well for education and job skills, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas.

The climate is mild, with average maximum temperatures of 25.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is lower than most areas but far above the state average of 185mm.

This is a very walkable neighborhood, with a score of 7.2. Nearly all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.