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Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill
28 km²
Far more residents live here than in about 77% of similar areas, marking Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill as a significant regional hub. It is a notably older community where the typical resident is 47, well above the national figure of 38. This maturity is reflected in a high proportion of seniors and a strong trend toward home ownership. The area is defined by its spacious detached housing and a population that is generally wealthier and more qualified than most across Australia.
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The area is far older than the state and national average, with 25.1% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 6.8 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 16.7% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 29.5% of residents were born overseas. This is a little above the Australian average, though the proportion of overseas-born residents fell 2.5 points since 2011.
English is the primary language for 89.9% of the community. Only 6.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 46.8% identifying as Christian and 45.8% reporting no religion. The number of people with no religion rose 20 points since 2011.
Education levels are steady, with 60.8% of residents having completed Year 12. About 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Western Australian average.
Household incomes are strong, with 26.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. Typical family weekly income is $2,302, which is a little above the national average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.3% of residents. However, those needing help with daily activities (4.3%) are a little below the national figure.
Community spirit is high, with 21.3% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 13.8% of people providing unpaid care and 25.7% doing significant housework.
First Nations residents here are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 20, and have higher Year 12 completion rates (52.7%) than the national figure. Their typical personal income of $827 is also well above the national average.
Families tend to be traditional, with 56.1% of homes being couples with children. One-parent families (10.1%) and people living alone (21.3%) are both well below state and national averages.
Housing is dominated by large separate houses, which make up 93.3% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 46.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
Most residents rely on cars, as only 2.5% commute by public transport. While the area has a high number of transit stops, very few homes (2.6%) are without a motor vehicle.
The community is very stable, with only 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell to 2.9% since 2011.
About 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% for access to money and resources. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 80% of similar areas across the country.
The area is cooler and wetter than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 25.1 degrees and annual rainfall of 766mm, which is far above the Western Australian figure.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 94.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services is also well above the state average, though access to groceries is a little below.
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