Perth City

The population is a little younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 36. It is a community of adults, as children under 15 make up only 13.6% of the people, which is well below the state and national figures.

This is a diverse area where 38.9% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its international character, 23.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, accounting for 47.5% of the population. This figure has risen 18 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 48.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas at 76.7%.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical family earning $2,945 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. People earning $2,000 or more a week are among the highest at this level.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is much higher than in most similar areas at 18.9%. However, far fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework or childcare compared to the state average.

First Nations residents in the city are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 30. They also achieve much higher education and income levels than the state average.

The city is dominated by small households, with 36.7% of people living alone, far above the national figure. Consequently, the average home holds only 2.1 people.

Rental properties are very common, with 46.2% of households renting, far above the national figure. Apartments are the most frequent home type, and three-bedroom homes are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 13.5% of people commuting this way. Many residents live without a car, a figure much higher than the state average.

The population is highly transient, with 52.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Employment is strong and focused on professional roles, with 70.3% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is well above the national average.

The city continues to grow rapidly, with a population increase of 13.7% since 2021, which is a little above the state average.

The area experiences higher average minimum and maximum temperatures than the state average, while annual rainfall is far above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a high score of 8.8. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.