Forrestfield - Wattle Grove

The area is younger than most, with children under 15 making up 21.7% of the population—well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 13.9%, which is lower than the state and national averages.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 32.4% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while India is a significant birth country for 4.5% of residents.

Multilingualism has grown quickly here, with 22.6% of people using a language other than English at home—up 11 points since 2011. This is well above the Western Australian average.

A little over 41% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 14 points since 2011. Christianity remains common at 39.5%.

While 53.9% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 17.9% of adults, which is also well below the state and national averages.

Typical household income is $1,839 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Personal incomes are slightly higher than most areas, with a typical weekly pay of $855.

The community is generally healthy, with only 4.3% of people needing help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. About 26.3% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Parenting is a major part of local life, as 32.2% of people provide unpaid childcare—well above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than most areas at 13.1%.

First Nations people make up 2.8% of the population. This group is younger than the national average, but experiences a much higher unemployment rate of 19.0%.

Homes here are larger than typical, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 61.6% of households.

The suburb is dominated by large homes, with 91.7% being separate houses and 91.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the country, at just 20.1%.

Most people rely on cars, but the area has a very high number of public transport stops compared to other suburbs. Only 5.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.1% of people moving in the last five years—well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen significantly since 2011.

Employment is strong, with 63.1% of people working full-time, which is well above the national figure. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail.

The area has a decent level of access to money and resources, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas. It also has a high number of businesses, totaling 1,605.

The area is generally warmer than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 25.7 degrees. Annual rainfall is lower than most areas at 686mm.

The suburb is quite walkable, with 93.6% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport. Residents have easy access to parks and schools, though health services are further away than in other areas.