Holsworthy

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 21.6% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in the rest of the state, at just 5.2%.

People born overseas make up 35.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Indian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 37.6% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the Australian average. English remains the primary language for 56.7% of the community.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 44.1% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 27.8%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 70.6%.

Incomes are very high, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,571 and 37.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far exceeding national levels.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both occurring at rates well below the national figures.

A strong connection to the military is evident, as 13.7% of people have served in the Defence Force, far above the state average. More people also provide unpaid childcare here than in most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively small but does well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and 74.6% of families consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Large homes are the norm, with 95.6% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While renting is common at 32.6%, typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $515.

Working from home is very common at 37.6%, far above the national average. While the area has many public transport stops, the drive time to the city is among the highest for its level.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.4% of the community.

Employment is high, with 72.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many people work in public administration and safety, as well as healthcare.

The area is very walkable, with almost every home within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.