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Willagee
2 km²
A younger and more diverse population than most similar areas defines Willagee. The typical resident is 37, and the community has grown by 14% since 2011. It is a place where many people live alone or in one-parent families, and over half the residents now identify as having no religion. This mix of social structures and a strong shift toward secularism gives the area a distinctive, modern character within the Greater Perth region.
30 schools within reach make Willagee convenient for families.
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The area is slightly younger than the state and national figures, with 19% of people being children under 15. There is also a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 25.4% of people were born overseas, this is well below the Western Australian average of 32.2%.
English is the main language for 80.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 13%, which is well below the national figure.
A majority of residents (50.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.
Education levels are high, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 27.8% of adults. This is well above the state average, and 61.1% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical family weekly income is $2,393, which is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 13 points since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. About 12.2% of people have a mental health condition, and 8.6% need help with daily activities.
A higher than average 28.6% of people provide unpaid childcare. However, those doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is much lower than in most other areas.
First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 15.4%.
The area has a high number of people living alone (32.9%) and one-parent families (20.8%), both of which are well above the state and national averages.
Renters make up 35% of households, which is well above the state figure. While typical weekly rents are much lower than most areas at $283, very few people own their homes outright.
Public transport use is higher than most similar areas, and 9.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. The drive time to the city is very short at just 14 minutes.
About 39.8% of residents moved in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly by 15 points since 2011.
About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, social assistance, and education.
The area has a relatively strong level of job skills and education, though it ranks lower in overall access to money and resources compared to other areas.
The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 24.6 degrees and receives 659mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average.
Willagee is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and public transport.