Bibra Lake

The community is older than the national average, with 20.7% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the figures for Western Australia and Australia.

International backgrounds are common here, as 30.1% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.

While 14.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the national average of 22.3%.

About 42.9% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.8% having completed Year 12, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.

Household incomes are generally higher than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,227 and 23.7% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in most other areas, with 13.9% doing so, well above the state average.

First Nations people in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 47.5%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%, though the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 22.9%.

Families with children are common, making up 56.5% of households, while one-parent families are slightly more frequent than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 84.7% of homes being detached and 86.9% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Public transport access is a highlight, with 53 stops in the area and a very short typical walk of 3 minutes to the nearest stop.

The community is relatively stable, with 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, and the local workforce is concentrated in health care and education.

The area is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 4.3, though it falls well below the state average for the number of homes within a 15-minute walk of schools and parks.