Argyle

The community is far older than the state or national average, with a typical resident aged 47. While 19% of the population are children, there is a very high number of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

About 20% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the population. Only 4.2% use another language at home, a figure far below the Western Australian and national averages.

More than half of the residents (50.1%) report no religion, which is well above the state figure and far above the national average.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with bachelor degrees or Year 12 completions than most similar areas, though both remain well below state and national levels.

Argyle is a wealthy area where typical household income is much higher than in most similar places. People earning $2,000 or more a week are well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities than the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 27.7% of people volunteering—far above the national average. A large number of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is small, but typical personal and household incomes for this group are far above the state and national figures. The typical First Nations resident is much younger than most, at just 14 years old.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. There are far fewer people living alone here than in most areas, while couples with children make up over half of all families.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 87.1% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, while home ownership is well above the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

Movement into the area is lower than average, with only 30.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in technicians and trades, with many working in health, construction, and mining.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.