Beckenham

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a much lower percentage of seniors compared to the state. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Almost half of the residents (49.5%) were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include English, Australian, Chinese, Indian, and Filipino.

Language diversity is very high here, with 45.6% of people using another language at home, far exceeding the Western Australian average of 18.4%. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the share of people with no religion (27.9%) is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 62.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,667, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.8%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of people volunteering, well below the state average of 15.9%.

There are 230 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income is a little above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate for this group is well above the national average at 17.5%.

Homes in Beckenham tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, which is higher than most areas. About 60.8% of households consist of couples with children.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 35.7% of households renting. While 84.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 22.8% of homes are owned outright, which is well below the national average.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, with 6.5% of people commuting this way. The area is well-connected, with 53 public transport stops and a very short average walk of 3 minutes to the nearest stop.

The community is highly mobile, with 45.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals (17.7%).

More adults are working or looking for work (65.9%) than in most similar areas. While full-time employment is higher than the national figure, the unemployment rate is also a little above the national average at 6.3%.

Beckenham is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost all homes are also within 15 minutes of a park, and 78.7% are within 15 minutes of groceries.