West Haven

The typical resident is 67, making this one of the oldest areas at this level. Seniors make up 54.3% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 10.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.4%), though 15.3% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 95.4% of people using it at home. This means only 2.0% use another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but only 33.7% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and education.

Typical weekly household income is $940, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at just 7.0%.

Health needs are high here, with 49.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 17.6% of residents require help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.2% of people providing support. There is also a notably high proportion of former Defence Force members at 6.6%.

There are 20 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the rest of the country, with a typical age of 57.

Many people live alone (37.2%), and the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling. This is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.9% of homes owned outright. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 9.9%.

Most people rely on cars, with 74.2% driving to work. Very few people work from home (7.3%), and no one uses public transport to commute.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.8% of people moving in since 2016. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 31.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest at this level. Those employed are mostly in health care, construction, and education.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.9. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.