Cooloongup

The area is older than most, with 20.9% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. This senior population has grown by 5.6 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 17.5%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 28.8% of residents born overseas. This is a little above the national figure, though it remains well below the Western Australian average.

English is the main language for 84.7% of the community, and only 8.6% use another language at home. This is far below the national figure, although the use of other languages has risen slightly since 2011.

A majority of residents—50.5%—now report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant shift, with the number rising 21 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 38.4%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,229, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the lowest in the region.

Health challenges are common here, with 36.6% of people reporting a long-term condition—well above the national average. Around 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area has a very high proportion of Defence Force veterans at 5.9%, well above the national figure. However, the volunteer rate of 9.7% is much lower than most other areas.

First Nations people make up a larger group here than in most similar areas. This community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20, and faces a high unemployment rate of 27.0%.

One-parent families are very common at 23.4%, which is well above the national average. People living alone also make up a higher share of the community than usual, at 28.7%.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 93.3% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 93.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, though typical rent at $300 a week is well below the national figure.

Public transport infrastructure is a strong point, with a very high number of stops and departures per person. This helps the 4.6% of residents who commute via public transport, a figure higher than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, as only 32.3% of people have moved in the last five years. This is well below the national average, and recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.

Job security is a concern, with an unemployment rate of 10.2% that is well above the national figure. Only 53.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than in most areas.

The area is ranked among the most disadvantaged, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is consistent with the low typical incomes and low levels of job skills found across the suburb.

The local climate is characterized by an average maximum temperature of 24.0 degrees and annual rainfall of 648mm, which is far above the state average.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, the area is less walkable for other needs, with only 29.5% of homes within a short walk of health services.