Riverton - Shelley - Rossmoyne

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 42 and 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. It is a growing community of 14,518 people, with children under 15 making up 19.1% of the population.

This is a highly diverse area where 49.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Chinese, and Australian.

Language diversity is striking, as 38.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas, with 34.0% of residents reporting no religion, which is well below the state and national figures.

The community is very well qualified; 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and 74.0% completed Year 12, both of which are far above the national average.

Typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure at $2,443. High earners are common, with 31.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011.

Residents report better health than most other areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.2%) and a much lower rate of mental health conditions (5.9%) compared to the state.

Volunteering is very common here, with 21.0% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. A high 31.4% of residents also provide unpaid care for children.

The First Nations population is small at 63 people, which is much lower than most similar areas. The typical age for First Nations residents is 28, which is noticeably older than the state average.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per home and a high 68.2% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 20.3% of people live alone.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.3% of homes owned outright. Most are large separate houses, as 88.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, but 3.9% use public transport, which is higher than most areas. The area is well-connected, with a very short 14-minute drive to the city.

The area is quite mobile, with 41.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. However, the proportion of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen from 27.6% in 2011 to 11.1% in 2021.

About 60.9% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage, education, and job skills across all areas.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 25.3°C and an average annual rainfall of 669mm.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or public transport.