Bayswater - Bassendean

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. While the number of children under 15 is a little below the national average, the proportion of seniors has risen to 17.4% since 2011.

A striking 35.7% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the figures for Western Australia and Australia. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries recorded.

Language diversity is high, with 24.7% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. Around 3.9% of the community speak little or no English.

The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011 to reach 41.1%. This is slightly lower than the Western Australian figure but a little above the national average.

The community is well qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly by 11 points since 2011.

Typical weekly family incomes are higher than most areas at $2,236. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 12 points.

Health trends are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.7% of residents having a long-term health condition. About 9.3% of people report a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are around the middle for similar areas at 14.8%. However, the proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 45.3%, which is far above the state average. The unemployment rate for this group is 15.9%, which is much higher than most areas.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 29.8% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, with 30.9% of households renting. Detached houses make up 72.6% of dwellings, which is well below the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 7.5% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with a typical two-minute walk to the nearest stop.

Migration patterns are steady, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years. The number of recent overseas arrivals fell by 11 points since 2011 to 9.8%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 65.9%. Full-time employment is also slightly higher than both the state and national figures.

The population grew by 7.5% since 2021, though this was well below the Western Australian growth rate of 10.7%.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 667mm, which is far above the state average. Maximum and minimum temperatures are also higher than in most other areas.

This is a very walkable area, with 86.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Nearly all residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.