Kelmscott

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the population has aged slightly since 2011. About 18.8% of the community are seniors, a figure a little above the national average.

Nearly 30% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 44.6% and 32.1% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with 81.4% using it only at home. While the proportion of people using other languages has risen since 2011, it remains well below the state and national averages.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 18 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 7.6 percentage points since 2011 to reach 47%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,354, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high, affecting 11.3% of residents.

Community participation is steady, with 11.9% of people providing unpaid care. The area also has a higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population. While they have a higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average, the unemployment rate for this group is very high at 21.9%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.4% of households. Nearly 30% of residents live alone, which is well above the national average.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 88% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Consequently, typical weekly rents at $290 are well below the national figure.

Public transport access is excellent, with 93 stops serving the area. This helps explain why commuting by public transport is much more common here than in most similar areas.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen sharply since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to other regions. Only 58.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average.

The local climate is characterized by an average annual rainfall of 720mm, which is far above the Western Australian average.

The area is very walkable, with 91.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools and health services within a 15-minute walk.