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Piara Waters - Forrestdale

38 km²

A staggering 48.4% of residents were born overseas, making Piara Waters - Forrestdale one of the most culturally diverse areas in the region. This is a wealthy, young community of professionals and growing families, where the typical resident is just 31 years old. It is a high-growth hub with a population that has surged by 30.9% since 2021. This rapid expansion is reflected in the local housing, which is dominated by large, modern family homes.

Piara Waters - Forrestdale's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is exceptionally young, with children under 15 making up 29.7% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, seniors are rare, with only 4.3% of residents aged 65 or over.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 41.7%

Children (0–14) 29.7%

Older adults (45–64) 15.2%

Youth (15–24) 9.1%

Seniors (65+) 4.3%

16,049 Population —

31 yrs Median age — Here 31 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

1.0% First Nations — Here 1.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

4.3% Aged 65+ — Here 4.3% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

29.7% Under 15 — Here 29.7% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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The area is a major hub for migrants, with 48.4% of people born overseas, far higher than the Western Australian average. Indian and Chinese ancestries are particularly prominent alongside English and Australian roots.

48.4% Born overseas — Here 48.4% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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Multilingualism is common, as 43.5% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most areas, with Punjabi and Mandarin being the most common non-English tongues.

43.5% Other language — Here 43.5% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

4.1% Limited English — Here 4.1% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with only 31.6% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Religion

Christianity 39%
No religion 32%
Hinduism 10%
Other religions 6%
Islam 4%
Not stated 4%
Buddhism 4%

31.6% No religion — Here 31.6% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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The workforce is highly qualified, and 36% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, with many residents specialised in management, commerce, and engineering.

36.0% Bachelor+ — Here 36.0% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

75.1% Year 12 — Here 75.1% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

8 Schools

1.68 Schools/1k kids

Income

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Earnings are high across the board; the typical weekly family income of $2,522 is a little above the state average. Around 31.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

$2,441 Household income — Here $2,441 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$1,105 Personal income — Here $1,105 WA $848 Aus $805

$2,522 Family income — Here $2,522 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

16.6% High earners Here 16.6% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

31.6% High-income homes Here 31.6% WA 23.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents report excellent health, with only 15.3% having a long-term health condition and 4.9% having a mental health condition, both of which are far below the national figures.

15.3% Health condition Here 15.3% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

4.9% Mental health Here 4.9% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

2.0% Needs assistance — Here 2.0% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Family life is a priority here, with 44.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, a rate far above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than most areas at 12.1%.

12.1% Volunteering — Here 12.1% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

7.9% Unpaid carers — Here 7.9% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

44.9% Unpaid child care — Here 44.9% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

1.0% Defence service Here 1.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

21.5% Housework 15h+ — Here 21.5% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations community is small, but local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have high personal incomes and a Year 12 completion rate of 52.9%, which is far above the state average.

156 First Nations people

19 yrs Median age Here 19 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

52.9% Year 12 Here 52.9% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

11.1% Unemployment Here 11.1% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$1,034 Median income Here $1,034 WA $481 Aus $540

$2,681 Household income Here $2,681 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes are typically large and full, with an average of 3.2 people per household. Couples with children make up 76.7% of families, and very few people live alone.

Family types

Couples with children 77%
Couples without children 15%
One-parent families 8%
Other families 1%

3.2 Household size —

7.8% One-parent — Here 7.8% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

11.7% Living alone — Here 11.7% WA 25.4% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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The landscape is almost entirely separate houses, with 98.6% of homes being detached. Very few people own their homes outright, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is a little above the national figure.

Tenure

Owned with a mortgage 73%
Rented 16%
Owned outright 10%
Not stated 1%
Other tenure 1%

$420 Rent — Here $420 WA $340 Aus $375

$2,028 Mortgage — Here $2,028 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

16.1% Renting — Here 16.1% WA 27.3% Aus 30.6%

9.7% Owned outright — Here 9.7% WA 29.2% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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Cars are essential, as only 0.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport is less convenient here, with a long 22-minute walk to the nearest stop for many.

0.9% No car — Here 0.9% WA 5.0% Aus 7.4%

6.6% Work from home — Here 6.6% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

3.3% PT commute — Here 3.3% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

41 PT stops

2.55 Stops/1k Here 2.55 WA 5.48

Migration & Movement

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The area is experiencing rapid churn, with 50.3% of the population having moved house in the last five years, much higher than the national average.

50.3% Recent movers — Here 50.3% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

11.5% Recent arrivals — Here 11.5% WA 10.6% Aus 14.5%

Jobs & Industry

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Employment is very strong, with 78.9% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also well above the national average at 64.5%.

Industry

Health care & social assistance 16.5%

Construction 8.2%

Retail trade 8.1%

Education & training 7.9%

Professional & technical 7.1%

4.0% Unemployment — Here 4.0% WA 5.1% Aus 5.1%

78.9% Participation — Here 78.9% WA 63.9% Aus 61.1%

64.5% Full-time — Here 64.5% WA 60.2% Aus 58.9%

Economy & Advantage

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The area is highly advantaged, ranking 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has seen massive population growth since 2021, rising by 30.9%.

Environment & Climate

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The local climate is warmer than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 25.2 degrees and annual rainfall of 746mm.

746 Rainfall

25.2 Max temp

13.2 Min temp

Walkability

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While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is not very walkable for other needs. Only 36% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.

4.5 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min