Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Perth Airport
20 km²
Operating as a major transport hub, Perth Airport is a sparsely populated area with only 20 residents. The community is almost entirely made up of young adults between 25 and 44, and the population has shrunk by 63% since 2011. Every single resident was born overseas, creating a tiny but unique enclave in the heart of Western Australia's aviation precinct.
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This is a small group of adults with a typical age of 38, which is about the same as the national figure. There are no children or seniors living here, and the population has dropped from 54 people in 2011 to just 20 today.
Every resident was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common birthplaces are Vietnam and New Zealand.
Despite the overseas birthplaces of all residents, no one here uses a language other than English at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
No residents reported having a religious affiliation, which is far below the national and state figures.
No residents hold a bachelor's degree or have completed Year 12, both of which are far below the national average. There are 27 schools within 3 km of the area.
No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.
No residents reported a long-term health condition or a need for help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.
No residents are volunteers or provide unpaid care for children or others, which is far below the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Public transport is a major feature here, with a very high number of stops and departures per person. Most people use the bus, though 17% use the train.
No one has moved house or arrived from overseas in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
No adults in the area are currently working or looking for work, which is far below the national average.
There are 105 businesses operating in the area, despite the very small resident population.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 645mm, which is far above the state average. The typical maximum temperature is 25.7 degrees.
Most of the area is car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While there are many amenities per resident, only 26% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.