Bentley

The population is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 32. However, there is also a significant senior presence, as people aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

This is a diverse area where 53.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Reflecting its migrant population, 43.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas; only 29.4% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well qualified, with 29.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64.9% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical weekly household earning $1,212. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state figure.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas at 7.9%, though those with long-term health conditions are slightly less common than the state average.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas, with only 10.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, far below the national figure.

There are 237 First Nations people in the area, with a higher Year 12 completion rate (45.1%) than the state average, although the unemployment rate for this group is much higher than most areas at 22.0%.

Single living is very common, with 38.9% of people living alone, far above the state average. One-parent families are also a little more common than in most areas.

Rental properties are very common, with 56.9% of households renting, far above the national figure. Detached houses are much less common than usual, with townhouses and semi-detached homes making up nearly half of all dwellings.

Public transport use is very high, with 10.1% of people commuting by transit, well above the national average. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and the fact that 14.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area is very transient, with 58.2% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level at 35.8%.

The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is much higher than the national figure. Full-time employment is also far below the state average, at 46.9%.

Bentley is very walkable, with 98% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 89.7% near health services, far above the state averages.