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Aubin Grove
2 km²
Aubin Grove has grown into a populous hub for young families since 2011. This is a remarkably young community where the typical resident is just 33, and nearly 30% of the population are children. The area is characterized by high earners and well-qualified professionals who live in large, mostly detached family homes. This combination of high incomes and a high proportion of children creates a distinct residential character within the Greater Perth region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Young families dominate the area, with children under 15 making up 29.4% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at only 7.0%.
The community is diverse, with 36.4% of people born overseas, which is well above the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese, Scottish, and Irish heritage.
Language diversity is high, as 23.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, well above the Western Australian average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
People with no religion make up 45.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 39.9%.
The workforce is highly qualified, with 30.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is reflected in the high number of professionals and the fact that 69.8% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas; the usual weekly household income is $2,490, well above the national figure of $1,746. More than a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents generally report better health than most, with only 20.4% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Family care is a major part of local life, with 44.7% of people caring for children unpaid—a figure far above the national average of 26.3%.
First Nations residents in the area are notably young, with a typical age of 17. They also have a typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate that are far above the state averages.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 75.4% of families.
The area consists mostly of large family homes, with 96.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are $2,080, which is higher than in most areas.
Most people rely on cars, though 5.5% commute via public transport, which is a little above the national figure. Very few homes (1.3%) have no motor vehicle.
The community is quite mobile, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population.
There is a strong workforce here, with 77.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work in health, education, or professional and technical roles.
The area is very walkable, with 90.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.
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