Kwinana

The community is significantly younger than the state and national average, with children under 15 making up 22.7% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are among the lowest for its level at 9.7%, while people in de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

Kwinana has a strong international character, with 34.7% of people born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Filipino, which is more prominent here than in most similar areas.

The use of languages other than English at home has jumped 12 points since 2011 to 21.4%, which is well above the state figure. Tagalog, Punjabi, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

People with no religion make up 44.0% of the community, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

While 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national figures. Year 12 completion has risen significantly by 17 points since 2011 to reach 52.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,716, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than in most similar areas.

About 9.7% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas. Conversely, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the national average.

Caregiving is a major feature here, with 32.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is among the highest for its level. However, local volunteering is much lower than the state average at 10.9%.

First Nations people make up a larger proportion of the population than in 62% of similar areas. Unemployment among this group is 17.2%, which is well above the national rate.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 17.0% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.0% of all homes. Very few people own their homes outright compared to the state, but typical weekly rents of $315 are lower than the national figure.

Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most similar areas. While the area has a high number of transport stops per 1,000 people, only 4.9% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.

About 40.2% of residents moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national average. However, the proportion of recent overseas arrivals has fallen 10 points since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is higher than the state average.

Since the 2021 census, the population has grown by 20.5%, a rate that is well above the Western Australian average.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 730mm, which is far above the state average. Minimum temperatures are a little below the state figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Only 35.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state figure of 61.5%.