Ardross

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. It is a family-oriented area where 18.9% of the population are children under 15, and people in de facto relationships are much less common than in most other areas.

International roots are very strong here, with 38.9% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace data, 25% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is split fairly evenly, with 46.4% identifying as Christian and 41.1% reporting no religion, a figure slightly below the Western Australian average.

Ardross is exceptionally well-qualified, with 47% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. This high level of education is mirrored in school results, with 78.1% of residents completing Year 12.

Household wealth is very high, and the typical family earns $2,961 a week, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. About 39% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for help with daily activities both being much lower than in most other areas.

Community spirit is high, with 21.7% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 32.4%.

First Nations residents in Ardross have a Year 12 completion rate of 82.6%, which is far above the national figure of 37%.

Families with children make up the majority of households at 64.6%, and homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 89.1% having three or more bedrooms. While 42.4% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,600, which is well above the state average.

Public transport use is high, with 6.6% of people commuting by it and 20 stops serving the area. It is a very accessible location with a short 11-minute drive to the city.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.1% of residents moving house in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

A high proportion of residents are professionals or managers, and 65.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure.

Ardross is very walkable, with every single home located within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and health services.