East Victoria Park - Carlisle

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 35. This youthfulness is reflected in the high number of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

Overseas births are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 35.4%. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there is also a significant Chinese heritage presence.

About 23.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the Western Australian average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A large proportion of residents report no religion, at 46.7%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

The community is far more qualified than the state average, with 37.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This has risen by 10 points since 2011, and 70.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,560. The area has seen a notable rise in wealth, with 26.9% of households now earning $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with fewer long-term health conditions. However, the rate of mental health conditions is a little above the national average.

Volunteerism is higher here than in most areas, with 16.3% of people pitching in. Conversely, fewer residents spend significant time on unpaid housework or childcare compared to the state average.

The First Nations community here is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29. While Year 12 completion is well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is among the highest for similar areas at 20.3%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.3 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 30.8% of people live alone, a figure well above the state average.

Renting is very common, with 41.6% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are also much less common than in most other areas, and only 21.7% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level, with 10.6% of people commuting this way. This is supported by an extensive network of 115 stops and 27 routes.

The population is highly mobile; 46.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much larger share of the community than usual.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, at 69.9%. Many residents work as professionals, and the local economy is led by health care and technical services.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage. It is particularly strong in education and job skills, which helps explain the high typical incomes.

The area sees significantly more rainfall than the Western Australian average, though its maximum temperatures remain a little below the state's typical figures.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Nearly 95% of residents have a full range of urban amenities within a 15-minute walk.