Bakers Hill

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. It has a higher proportion of seniors and children than most similar areas, with 21.2% aged 65 and over and 19.8% under 15.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 44.6% and 42.3% respectively. While 16.9% of people were born overseas, this is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

English is the primary language for 86.7% of residents. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of the population (52.1%) reports having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above the state average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 35.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,531, which is a little below the state and national figures. While typical personal income is lower than most areas, 13.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.7% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, reported by 11.9% of the population.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in other areas, with 29% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 12.8%.

The First Nations community is small, with 20 people. This group has a typical personal income of $1,062, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 53.5% of households.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.3%), with a high proportion of large homes containing three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, with only 9.4% of households renting.

Most people rely on cars, and 42.1% of homes have two vehicles. Public transport use is very low, and 7.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than in most areas at 60.1%. Common local industries include mining, public administration, and healthcare.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.