South Lake - Cockburn Central

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than both the state and national figures. While the number of children has fallen since 2011, there has been a rise in seniors and people in de facto relationships.

A third of the community was born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Chinese.

About 19.6% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. While English is dominant, Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common other languages spoken.

A large number of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, with a 19 point increase since 2011.

Education levels have improved, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 6.6 points since 2011. The area is also well-served by schools, with more schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,715, which is about the same as the national figure. High-income households earning $3,000 or more a week have increased by 9.4 points since 2011.

About 10% of people have a mental health condition, which is higher than in most other areas. Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than the state average.

Volunteering rates are lower than most similar areas and slightly below the state average. Around 11.3% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

The First Nations community here is younger and earns more than the state and national averages. However, the unemployment rate for First Nations people is much higher than in most other areas.

One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas. About 27.3% of people live alone, which is a slight increase since 2011.

Detached houses are common, but their share has fallen over the last decade as renting has become more frequent. Monthly mortgage payments are a little lower than the national figure.

This area has an exceptional number of public transport stops and routes compared to similar areas. Consequently, a much higher share of people commute via public transport than the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving house in the last five years than in most other areas. New arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is slightly above the national figure. Health care and construction are the top industries.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage and job skills. It has seen a population growth of 7.6% since 2021, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area sees more rainfall and lower maximum temperatures than the Western Australian average.

This is a very walkable neighborhood, with 94% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk is far above the state average.