Manning - Waterford

The community is getting older, with the typical resident now 40 and the proportion of people aged 65 and over rising to 20.9%, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 16.1% of the population, a figure slightly below the state and national averages.

This is a diverse area where 36.0% of people were born overseas, a rate well above the Australian average. English is the most common ancestry at 32.0%, followed by Australian and Chinese ancestry.

Language diversity is high, with 24.6% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.9%. While the number of people reporting no religion has risen 15 points since 2011 to 35.5%, this is still well below the national figure.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 39.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the fact that 72.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,720 a week. This is well above the national figure, and 34.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a 16 point increase since 2011.

A little more than 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is 25.7%, which is a little below the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 22.1% of people volunteering, a figure well above both the state and national averages. Unpaid care for children is also typical for the region at 26.0%.

There are 294 First Nations people in the area, with a median age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures of 24. High Year 12 completion at 42.4% is well above the national average.

Families with children are common, making up 61.5% of households. People living alone account for 22.1% of the population, which is well below the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 83.9% of which are detached. Homes are generally large, with 86.3% having three or more bedrooms, and 36.8% are owned outright, well above the national average.

The community is very well connected, with nearly 100% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport. While 60.1% of people drive to work, the area has a much higher rate of public transport use than most similar areas.

Movement into the area is steady, with 39.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.0% of the population, though this is down 15 points since 2011.

The workforce is largely professional, with 35.4% of residents working in professional roles. Most common industries include health care, professional services, and education, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%.

The area ranks very highly for overall advantage, scoring 9 out of 10 compared to all areas. This is consistent with its high scores for education and job skills, which are among the top 10% of similar areas.

The local climate is milder than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 25.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is 652mm, which is far above the Western Australian average.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 6.6. Residents have excellent access to amenities, with 100% of homes within a 15 minute walk of a park and 81.2% within a 15 minute walk of groceries.