Applecross

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Applecross is a diverse community where 39.2% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

About 22.6% of residents use another language at home, which is well above the Western Australian average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Nearly half of the population (48.6%) identifies as Christian, while 38.2% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 47.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents completed Year 12, and qualifications are often in management, commerce, or health.

This is a very wealthy area where 40.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average. The typical weekly family income of $3,304 is well above the figures for both the state and the nation.

Residents generally experience better health than most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.0%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is strong, with 21.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or other family members.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the state and have much higher Year 12 completion rates (59.1%) and personal incomes compared to the national average.

Families with children make up nearly 60% of households. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents and monthly mortgage payments well above the state average. While 44.1% of homes are owned outright, the area has far fewer detached houses than the national average.

The area is highly connected, with more people using public transport to commute than in most other similar areas. It is very close to the city, with a typical 10-minute drive.

Applecross is a dynamic place where 44.8% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

The workforce is largely professional, with 37.3% of workers in professional roles and many others in management. Most residents work full-time in health, professional services, or mining.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services. This far exceeds the state average for accessibility and urban amenity.