Kwinana Industrial

The population is very small and aging, with a typical age of 56 and 20.8% being seniors. There are no children under 15 living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%.

People born overseas make up 33.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language, and 12.5% of people use another language at home. This is well below the national figure, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

A high proportion of residents—45.8%—have no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.3%.

No adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 37.5% finished Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common highest school year reached is Year 10.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,124 a week. However, 12.5% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are very common here at 37.5%, which is far above the national figure. While 33.3% have a long-term health condition, no residents currently need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 29.2%, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also common at 16.7%, although no one here provides unpaid childcare.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are small, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the state and national figures.

Renting is more affordable than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $300. Home loan payments are also much lower than in most other areas at $1,334 a month.

The area has an unusually high number of public transport stops and departures relative to its tiny population. All public transport services here are buses.

Movement is relatively low, as 33.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

About 62.5% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is around the middle for its level.

The area is primarily industrial and contains 270 businesses, though it has a low score for general education and job skills.

Rainfall is far above the state average at 660mm, while the average maximum temperature of 24.1 degrees is well below the state figure.

This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. Most residents live far from parks, schools, health services, and groceries.