Yangebup

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children. Seniors are much less common here than in other areas, making up only 12% of the population, though this figure has risen since 2011.

About 28.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there is a notable Italian heritage present in the community.

One in six people uses a language other than English at home, which is higher than most similar areas. This linguistic diversity is consistent with the higher-than-average proportion of overseas-born residents.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 43.7%. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 18 points since 2011.

Education levels have improved over time, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 18.1% since 2011. Year 12 completion is around 55.7%, which is about the same as other areas at this level.

Typical weekly household incomes are higher than most areas at $1,915. This is part of a broader trend of rising wealth, with the number of households earning over $3,000 a week increasing by 10 points since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (26.5%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 31.9% of people providing this care, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering is lower than most areas at 12.6%.

First Nations people in Yangebup are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. This group faces higher unemployment (14.5%) and lower Year 12 completion rates compared to most areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. About 60.6% of families are couples with children, and there are fewer people living alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 94.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms and nearly 90% being separate houses. Renting is far less common here than across Australia, at just 20.2%.

Most people rely on cars, but the area is well-served by buses, with a high number of public transport stops per person. Very few homes (2.9%) are without a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to most other areas. There has also been a sharp drop in recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with 69% active in the workforce. Full-time employment is also slightly above the national figure at 61.8%.

The area has a moderate overall advantage score of 987, which is just below the national average. It is ranked better than about 50% of similar areas in terms of overall advantage.

Yangebup receives more rain than the state average, with 675mm annually. Its average maximum temperature of 24.5 degrees is well below the Western Australian figure.

The area is quite walkable for daily needs, with 81.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and nearly all homes near a park. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.