Kalamunda

The typical resident is 40, slightly older than the state and national average. While children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, the number of seniors has risen by 5 points since 2011 to reach 18.9%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 28.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Western Australian average.

English is the main language for 83.2% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home has risen 4.7 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national figure.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 44.6%, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a significant trend, with the number of non-religious residents rising 18 points since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 19.7% of the area, which is well below the national average. However, Year 12 completion has risen 8.7 points since 2011 to reach 55.7%.

The area is wealthier than most similar places, with 23.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical weekly personal income has risen $154 since 2011 to reach $835.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.7% of people, which is slightly above the state average. Only 4.7% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure lower than most similar areas.

Kalamunda has a strong culture of volunteering, with 16.8% of people pitching in. This community focus is seen in the high number of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average.

First Nations residents have a typical household income of $1,903, which is well above the state and national figures. This community is notably young, with a typical age of 21.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and far fewer people living alone than in most other areas. Most households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.8% of homes. Renting is very uncommon here, with only 16.7% of households renting, a figure far below the national average.

Cars are essential, as 67.5% of people drive to work and only 2.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are many public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one is much longer than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is high at 60.5%, with many residents working in health care, construction, and education.

The population grew by 6.9% since the last census, which is a higher growth rate than most similar areas, although this is well below the state average.

The area enjoys a much cooler climate than the state average, with an average maximum temperature of 24.0 degrees and annual rainfall far above the Western Australian figure.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park or a school. While the area is considered somewhat walkable, access to health services is well below the state average.