Melville

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors make up 19.3% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011, while children under 15 account for 19.2%.

About 25.8% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the Western Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 41.7% and 33.6% respectively.

English is the main language for 85.4% of the community. Only 11.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

A little above the national average, 41.2% of people report having no religion. This figure has risen sharply by 18 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 69.9%.

Household incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $3,027 a week. This is well above the national figure of $2,120, and 36.6% of homes earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health outcomes are generally good, as the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national average. Only 4.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active, with a volunteering rate of 20.8% that is well above the national figure. Many people also provide unpaid care, particularly for children.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 118 people. This group has a much higher typical personal income and a much lower unemployment rate than most areas.

Families with children are common here, making up 65.2% of households. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.

Home ownership is very strong, with 41.6% of houses owned outright. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state, occurring in only 16.9% of homes.

The area is well connected with 79 public transport stops, and the drive time to the city is much lower than most areas. About 10.4% of the workforce now works from home.

Migration is steady, with 38.3% of people moving into the area in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.

The area has a strong workforce, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 3.7%, well below the state and national figures.

Melville is one of the most advantaged areas in the region, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. This is reflected in its high access to resources and job skills.

The local climate sees an average maximum temperature that is higher than the state average, while annual rainfall is far above the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries. Almost 99% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.