Atwell

Atwell is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 35 and 22% of the population being children under 15. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 7.7%, which is well below the state average.

The area has a high proportion of overseas-born residents at 32.3%, matching the Western Australian average and sitting well above the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

People using another language at home is much higher than most areas at 19.5%. While this is a little above the state average, it remains a little below the national figure of 22.3%.

Residents are more likely to have no religion than those in other areas, with 48.1% reporting none. This is well above both the state figure of 42.9% and the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 65.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure of 58.8%. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher also sit much higher than most areas at 25.5%.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with 33.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household income is $2,404 per week, which is well above the national usual of $1,746.

The community is generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also lower than most areas.

A high number of people provide unpaid childcare at 34.8%, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with the area's young population and high number of children.

The First Nations community here is younger than usual, with a typical age of 18. This group also shows a higher Year 12 completion rate at 46.4%, which is well above the national figure of 37%.

Homes here are more crowded than most, with 3.0 people per home. This is a little above the national figure of 2.5 and reflects the high number of couples with children, who make up 71.1% of families.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 94.3% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 93.9% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.

Most people drive to work, though public transport use is among the highest at this level. While 44.3% of homes have two vehicles, the area is very accessible, with a typical drive time to the city of 19 minutes.

Movement is moderate, with 32.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 76.7%, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%. Professional roles and health care are the most common occupations.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.4. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 96.8% are within 15 minutes of a school, which is far above the state average.