Attadale

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 19.1% of people aged 65 and over. While 19.2% of residents are children, the community is less likely to have people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

About 27.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, and England is the most frequent birth place outside Australia.

More people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, though this 10.9% is still far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the main religion for 56.4% of the community. The proportion of people with no religion is 36.6%, which is well below the state average.

This is a highly qualified community, with 38.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. A large majority of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical weekly family income of $3,326 sitting well above the national figure. About 40.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents generally report better health than most areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and nation.

Community participation is high, with 23% of people volunteering—well above the national figure. This is consistent with the 31.9% of people who provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations residents in Attadale are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 15. They also have much higher rates of Year 12 completion and personal income than the national average.

Families with children make up 65.6% of households, and homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Homes are typically large, with 86.3% having three or more bedrooms. A high 45.4% of homes are owned outright, though those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,600, which is well above the state average.

The area is very well connected with 26 public transport stops, and it takes just 14 minutes to drive to the city. Most homes have two cars, but 11.1% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen some movement, with 37.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.4% of the population.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, with 64.4% doing so. Many residents work as professionals or managers in health care, technical fields, and education.

Attadale is very walkable, with 96.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport stop.