Alfred Cove

The area is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 41 and 18% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 19.3% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas.

Overseas birth is common here, with 28.8% of people born abroad, a figure slightly above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most frequent ancestries reported.

About 13.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though this remains well below the Western Australian and national figures.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 41.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

The area is among the most qualified at this level, with 39.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state and national figures, and 72.9% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $2,922 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 35.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far exceeding the national average.

Residents generally report good health, with 24.7% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 3.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is strong, with 21.6% of people volunteering, well above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare at 30.8%, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents are far older than the state and national typical age of 24, with a median age of 39. They also have much higher Year 12 completion rates at 68.2%.

Families with children are the most common household type at 63.1%. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 88.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 41.3% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,400 are much higher than in most areas.

Public transport use is high, with 5.9% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively mobile, with 37.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, at 67.7%. The workforce is heavily skewed toward professionals, who make up 34.3% of occupations.

This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.