West End

The population is a little older than the national figure, with a typical age of 40. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.3% of the community, which is well above the national average of 3.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 15.9% of the population was born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, but still far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 84.2% of the community. While 7.8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 43.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, representing 43% of the population.

This is a highly qualified area where 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. School completion is also strong, with 56.7% of people finishing Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical personal weekly income is $921, which is a little above the national figure. While personal incomes are high, typical household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,402 per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.6% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

Service to the Defence Force is a standout feature, with 8% of people having served, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 30. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 18.2%, which is well above the national figure of 12.3%.

This area has a very high number of people living alone—44.3%—which is far above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per household.

Renting is very common here, with 50.4% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. Detached houses are also much less common than usual, as many residents live in townhouses or semi-detached homes.

Public transport is highly accessible with 20 stops, and 10.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%.

The area is quite transient, with 44.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 64.3%, well above the national figure of 58.9%. Many residents work as professionals, with health care and public administration being the top industries.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. Almost every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.