Joondalup

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. The population has grown by 5.4% since 2011, and the number of seniors aged 65 and over has risen by 7.1 percentage points in that time.

People born overseas make up 37% of the community, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 46.2% and 30.3% respectively.

English is the main language for 86.1% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 10.8%, which is far below the national figure.

A growing number of people report no religion, rising 20 percentage points since 2011 to reach 44.8%. This is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 27% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 65%.

Weekly incomes are much higher than in most other areas, with the typical family earning $2,529. About 30.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with 67.2% reporting no long-term health conditions. Only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Participation is high, as 16.1% of people volunteer and 32.1% provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average.

First Nations residents in Joondalup have a Year 12 completion rate of 51%, far above the national figure. Personal and household incomes for this group are also much higher than typical figures for most areas.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Only 18.6% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 93.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon here, with only 16.2% of households renting, far below the national average.

The area has an extensive transport network with 899 stops, making it much easier to access public transport than in most areas. However, only 9.5% of people work from home, far below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen sharply since 2011.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 67.3%, which is well above the national average. Health care and construction are the most common industries.

The population has grown by 7.1% since 2021, though this is well below the Western Australian growth rate of 10.7%.

The area experiences average maximum temperatures of 25 degrees, which is higher than most other areas. Annual rainfall is 651mm, far above the state average.

Joondalup is very walkable, with a score of 6.1. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport.