Acton Park

The area has a very young feel, as children under 15 make up 30.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.8%, well below the state and national averages.

People born overseas account for 19.6% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, although this is still far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by 94.6% of residents. Consequently, no one in the community speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

A majority of residents report no religion (55.4%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.0%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%. About half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,437 a week, which is a little below the national figure. While 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly—lower than most areas—around 14.5% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

About 28.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities make up 3.3% of the population, slightly below the state average.

Community spirit is high, with 30.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. This is consistent with a high proportion of people caring for children unpaid (34.2%).

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Interestingly, while many are families with children, 39.4% of people live alone, which is far above the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.9% of homes being detached. Many are large, with 84.8% having three or more bedrooms, and 39.4% are owned outright.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as 0% use public transport to commute. This is reflected in the high number of vehicles per home, with 31% of households owning four or more cars.

The population is very stable, with only 12.9% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or construction. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of people in full-time work is far below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.