Ferodale

The typical resident is 43, and the area has a higher share of seniors than most, with 21.4% aged 65 and over. This is contrasted by a small number of children, who make up just 13.3% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than the state average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language used at home in this community, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.

About 48% of people identify as Christian, while 40.8% report no religion, a figure a little above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.8% completing Year 12.

While 30.3% of households earn a high weekly income of $3,000 or more, the typical personal weekly income of $621 is well below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.6% of people living with a long-term health condition and 13.3% reporting a mental health condition.

Local residents are very active at home, with a much higher rate of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children than in most areas. Additionally, 5.1% have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents have a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the state average, and their typical household income is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household and very few people living alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house. No one is renting, and 39.4% of residents own their home outright, while others pay a typical monthly mortgage of $1,175.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. It is a long trip to the city, taking about 172 minutes to drive.

The population is very stable, as only 20.7% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is less common here than elsewhere, and the unemployment rate of 6.5% is a little above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.