Baynton

Baynton is much younger than the national average, with very few residents aged 65 or over. It has a strong presence of children and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, far exceeding state and national figures.

While 69.7% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. Common ancestries include English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for most, but 11.2% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the Western Australian average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 47.5%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.7%.

The area has a high number of adults who completed Year 12 and a strong concentration of qualifications in engineering, which accounts for 23.9% of degrees. While bachelor degrees are more common here than in most similar areas, the rate is well below the state average.

Incomes here are far above the national figure, with the typical family earning $3,750 a week. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, placing Baynton among the highest-earning areas at this level.

Residents are generally very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing far less often than in the rest of the state and country.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 38.7% of people doing so unpaid, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the very high number of children in the area.

The First Nations community is notably young and successful, with an unemployment rate of just 3.0%, which is far below the national average. Median personal incomes for First Nations residents are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and a very high percentage of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Renting is incredibly common, with 62.7% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, though very few are owned outright.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as only 2.7% of people work from home, one of the lowest rates recorded. Only 1.7% of residents commute using public transport.

The population is highly mobile, with 61.7% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national average and reflects a transient workforce.

Employment is very strong, with 70.9% of people working full-time. Mining is a key industry, employing 18% of the workforce, while technicians and trades are the most common occupations.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but fewer than half are within 15 minutes of groceries. Overall, the area is considered only somewhat walkable.