Bandy Creek

Bandy Creek has a high proportion of children, and while the typical resident is 39, the area is generally younger than most. About 2.1% of the population identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 10.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state averages.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 56.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 47.7% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are quite high here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,087, which is a little above the state and national figures. About 24.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, as the 23.2% with a long-term health condition is much lower than most other areas. Only 1.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 26.8% of people volunteering, far above the national average. This alongside the high number of children helps explain why 32.6% of people provide unpaid childcare.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income is far above the state and national averages, though the typical personal income is a little below the national figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most residents live in couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 99.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere, with only 12.8% of households renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent; no one uses public transport to commute, and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Migration is moderate, with 34.2% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10% of the population.

About 62.2% of adults are working or looking for work, with a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. Common industries include retail trade, health care, and education.

Bandy Creek is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score. Most residents are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but very few can walk to groceries or health services.