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Bateman
2 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents defines Bateman, where 43.1% of the population was born abroad. This multicultural mix helps explain why nearly a third of residents use a language other than English at home. The community is generally affluent and well-educated, with many families living in large houses. It is a settled area where the typical resident is 41, and a significant number of households are headed by older adults.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.9% of the population, which is well above the Western Australian average.
Born overseas, 43.1% of the population is far above the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.
Language diversity is very high here, with 30.1% of people using another language at home, far above the state average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages.
About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 35.2% have no religion, which is well below the Western Australian figure.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 42.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most adults have completed Year 12, and many hold qualifications in management, commerce, or engineering.
Typical weekly household income is $2,284, which is well above the state and national figures. This affluence is reflected in the 35.5% of households earning $3,000 or more each week.
Residents are generally healthy, with 24.6% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteer rates are high at 20.3%, well above the national figure. Additionally, 32.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is much higher than most similar areas.
There are 20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. About 15% of this group speaks a First Nations language, which is a little above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Family life is central to the area, as 67.1% of households are couples with children.
Large homes are the norm, with 91.8% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 42.9% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,200.
Public transport use is high, with 7.5% of people commuting this way—well above the national average. The area is very well served, with 37 public transport stops.
The community is relatively mobile, with 37% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.9% of the population.
Professional roles are common, making up 36.2% of occupations. Most of the workforce is employed full-time, with 58% of the population in such roles.
The area is quite walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. However, only 22.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state average.