Abbey

Children under 15 are much more common here than in most areas, at 22.6%. The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures of 38.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 51.9% and 40.7% respectively. About 16.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

English is the main language for 90.2% of residents. While 5.0% use another language at home, this is far below the Western Australian figure of 18.4%.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.8%.

Many residents have completed Year 12, and 20.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often in management, commerce, and health.

Typical weekly household income is $1,737, which is about the same as the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 11.8% of the population.

People needing help with daily activities are less common here than in most areas, at 3.3%. About 27.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.2% of people helping out, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more frequent here than in most areas.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $687 is well above the state figure of $481.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most families consist of couples with children (59.1%) or couples without children (29.7%).

Large homes are the norm, with 91.6% having three or more bedrooms. Separate houses make up 95.6% of all dwellings, and 37.5% are owned outright.

Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and most have two. While the area has a high number of public transport stops, only 1.9% of people use them to commute.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 40.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 6.3% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is lower than the state and national figures of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and construction.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. However, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.