Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Jandakot
16 km²
High levels of wealth and home ownership set Jandakot apart from most similar areas. It is a relatively small community of 2,446 people that has become noticeably older over the last few years. The area is a stronghold of large, detached family homes and high incomes, with a typical family earning $2,493 a week. This creates a settled, affluent character where most residents own their homes and a high proportion of the workforce is professionally qualified.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 45 and nearly 20% of people aged 65 or over. This trend has grown since 2016, while the number of children under 15 is well below the national average.
People born overseas make up 36.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is also a significant Chinese presence.
English is the main language for 82.2% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 15.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 55.3% of people identifying as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national average.
The workforce is well-qualified, with 64.1% of residents completing Year 12 and a higher than usual share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Jandakot is a wealthy area where the typical household income of $2,323 is well above the national figure. About a third of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average.
Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower rate of mental health conditions and a lower percentage of people needing help with daily activities compared to most areas.
Volunteerism is more common here than in the rest of Australia. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework and childcare than is typical for other areas.
There are 24 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age of this group is 28, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per household. There are far fewer people living alone compared to the state average, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 98.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, while home ownership is far above the national average.
Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 46.2% have two or more. While public transport stops are relatively frequent, the area is heavily reliant on cars for commuting.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2016.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, and the unemployment rate is much lower than the national figure.
Jandakot ranks as highly advantaged, scoring 8 out of 10 overall. It has a very high level of access to money and resources compared to other areas.
The area receives 690mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Western Australian average. Summer maximum temperatures are lower than the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few residents can walk to groceries or schools within 15 minutes.