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Perth - North East
1,762 km²
A significantly higher proportion of people were born overseas in Perth - North East compared to the national figure. This large, growing area is primarily a hub for families, with more children and larger homes than most similar regions. The community is generally younger than the state average, which helps explain the high number of people caring for children. It is a place where detached houses dominate and most residents earn above the national typical income.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.
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The population grew by 26% since 2011 to reach 276,573 people. It is a relatively young community with a typical age of 37, and it has a higher share of children under 15 than most other areas.
Born overseas, 32.9% of residents are from other countries, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
About 21.2% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 4.5 points since 2011. A small number of residents, 3.0%, speak little or no English.
People with no religion make up 41.7% of the community, which is a bit higher than the national figure. This figure rose by 17 points since 2011.
Year 12 completion is higher than in most areas at 57.8%. However, the 21.2% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure of 26.3%.
The typical weekly household income is $1,817, which is higher than most areas and about the same as the state average. This is consistent with a workforce where 12.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
About 26.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. Only 4.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.
Caring for children unpaid is very common here, with 29.0% of people doing so, which is much higher than most areas. Volunteer rates are around 13.9%.
First Nations people make up 8,212 of the population. Their typical personal income is $638, which is well above the state figure, and 8.3% speak a First Nations language.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.7% of families.
Detached houses are very common at 84.3%, and 85.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Only 23.6% of households rent, which is well below the national figure.
While most people drive to work, there are many public transport options available, with 1,953 stops. Very few homes, only 4.5%, have no motor vehicle.
The area is slightly more stable than other regions, with 36.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals fell from 16.9% in 2011 to 7.9% in 2021.
The area has a strong workforce, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas.
The population has continued to grow since 2021, rising by 13.2%, which is a little above the state average.
The area has an average annual rainfall of 702mm, which is far above the state average. Typical maximum temperatures are 25.3 degrees.
Most residents live within a short walk of a park or public transport, with 88.3% within 10 minutes of a stop. However, only 40.4% can walk to health services within 15 minutes.