Bertram

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 28.3% of the population being children under 15. Only 5.1% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, a figure far below the national average.

People born overseas make up 35.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Filipino, Scottish, and Indian.

Language diversity is high, with 26.8% of people using another language at home, well above the state average. English is the main language, but Punjabi, Tagalog, and Hindi are also spoken.

A higher than usual proportion of residents report having no religion, at 43.7%. This is slightly above the Western Australian figure and well above the national average.

While 60.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is a little above the national figure, only 18.4% hold a bachelor degree or higher, falling well below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,997 a week, which is a little above the national figure. The typical personal weekly income is $887, also slightly higher than the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.6% of the population, well below the national figure.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 40.3% of people care for children unpaid, far above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 11.9%.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level. While the typical age is far younger than the national figure at 16, the unemployment rate is well above the national average at 19.6%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. About 70.6% of the community live in couples with children, which helps explain why so few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 93.2% having three or more bedrooms. Only 8.9% of homes are owned outright, a figure far below the national average.

While 6.3% of people commute by public transport, which is well above the national figure, working from home is very uncommon at 4.2%, far below the national average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 12.3% of people arriving from overseas recently, a figure that is a little above the state average.

A higher number of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure at 63.1%.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries, far above state averages. However, there is a total lack of health services within a 15-minute walk.