South Perth - Kensington

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with 18.8% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen by 7.1 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 14.1%, which is well below the national average.

Over a third of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Australian figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 17.3% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is a little below the state average. Most residents speak only English, and very few speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 43.5%, which is well above the national figure. This number has risen by 17 points since 2011.

This area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 45.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 75.7%.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical family earning $3,007 a week, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. About 33.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the country.

Volunteer rates are much higher than most areas at 21.6%, well above the national figure. However, fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework than in most other areas.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (50%) and higher personal incomes than the state and national figures.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.2 people per home, and a high 33.6% of people live alone. One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Renting is far more common here than in the state, at 38.8%. Detached houses are much less frequent than in other areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

The area is highly connected, with a very high number of public transport stops and 8.8% of people commuting by transit, which is well above the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.7% of the population.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work, and 60.5% are employed full-time. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of occupations.

This is a very advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and education and job skills compared to all other areas.

The area experiences higher average minimum and maximum temperatures than the state average, and it receives far more annual rainfall than the state figure.

This is a very walkable area where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries.