Chittering

The population is older than most areas, with 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Families are common here, as 18.8% of the community are children under 15.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 48.2% and 40.9% respectively. The proportion of people born overseas is 23.3%, which is well below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with 87.8% of people using it only. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.3%, which is much lower than most areas.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 47.1%. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 43.1%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,044, which is a little above the national figure. There has been a significant increase in wealth, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 18 points since 2011.

The community has a long-term health condition rate of 27.6%, which is about the same as the national figure. Only 4.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the Australian average.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 17.0% and 26.2% of people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, which is well above the national average.

About 26.7% of First Nations people speak a traditional language, which is far above the national figure. The First Nations population is very young, with a typical age of only 15.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 59.2% of households are couples with children.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, at 98.8%. Renting is very rare here, with only 8.2% of households renting, far below the state average.

Car dependence is very high, with only 1.1% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 21.1% have four or more.

The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years fell to 30.9%. Recent overseas arrivals are also very low at 2.9%.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61.7%, and the unemployment rate is quite low at 3.6%. Many residents work in construction, mining, or agriculture.

The area has a high score for access to money and resources. Population growth has been much higher than the state average, rising 15.4% since 2021.

The climate is relatively dry, with an average annual rainfall of 515mm. This is far above the state average for Western Australia.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.