Fremantle

The community is ageing, with seniors making up 19.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Children under 15 are among the lowest for this level at 12.3%, while those in de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.

Overseas-born residents make up 29.5% of the population, which is slightly above the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 81.3% of residents. This means 12.0% use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.

Fremantle is notably secular, with 55.6% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 20 percentage points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 42.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This academic lean is reflected in a Year 12 completion rate of 70.7%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are much higher than the national figure, with the usual weekly family income being $2,822. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure that has risen by 15 percentage points since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.9% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. However, those needing help with daily activities are slightly below the national average at 4.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 20.2% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Conversely, fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. In this group, the typical age of 27 is noticeably older than the state and national figures, and Year 12 completion is well above the national average at 44.0%.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, with 36.9% of people living alone—far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with just 2.1 people per household.

Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 45.5% of homes being separate houses. Renting is much more frequent than in other areas, at 37.1% of all households.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level, and 10.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is well-served, with 115 public transport stops and 26 routes.

The community is quite mobile, as 48.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 12.2% of the population.

The local workforce is well-represented in professional and technical roles, with 39.5% of workers as professionals. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Fremantle is a high-advantage area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage. Its workforce is especially strong in education and job skills, ranking higher than 90% of similar areas.

The area receives 511mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average. Minimum temperatures are also higher than the state figure, averaging 15.1 degrees.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2, far above the state average. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and 91.1% are within easy walking distance of groceries.