Maddington - Orange Grove - Martin

The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011.

A strong international character is evident here, with 41.8% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Filipino and Indian.

Cultural diversity is high, as 36.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 16 points since 2011. This is far above the national average, and 5.7% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 30.0% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 15.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion has risen by 13 points since 2011 to reach 49.9%.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical family earns $1,689 a week, which is well below the state figure of $2,214. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions affect 25.6% of the population, which is a little below the national figure. Around 5.8% of people need help with daily activities, a rate that rose slightly since 2011.

Participation in volunteering is well below the national figure at 11.0%. Unpaid care for children is common, with 27.0% of people providing this support.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 454 residents. Unemployment in this group is among the highest for similar areas at 23.5%.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, and one-parent families (15.3%) are more common than in most areas.

Large homes are the norm, with 86.1% having three or more bedrooms. The typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure of $375.

The area has a high density of public transport stops, though the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas. Only 4.1% of people work from home, among the lowest rates in the region.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.2% of the population, which is a little below the national average of 14.5%.

The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail trade.

The area has a low overall advantage score of 2, placing it below about 80% of similar areas. Despite this, population growth since 2021 has been much higher than most areas.

Annual rainfall is 813mm, which is far above the state average. Temperatures are generally lower than the Western Australian average.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and parks, but access to groceries is far below the state average.