Bickley

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 48 and 20.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.8% of the population, which is well below the Western Australian figure.

English ancestry is the most common at 54%, and 26.1% of residents were born overseas. This overseas-born figure is much higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the state average.

English is the primary language for 93.5% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

About half the population identifies as Christian, while 43.1% of residents report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.

Bickley is highly qualified, with 31.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. A much higher share of residents completed Year 12 compared to most other areas.

Typical weekly household income is $2,241, which is well above the national figure. A striking 35.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that is far above the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. However, the 3.6% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

The community is very active, with 25.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.

First Nations people make up 0.6% of the population. While the typical First Nations resident is far older than the national average, their typical personal income is among the lowest at this level.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. The area is dominated by couples with children (66.4%), while only 13.1% of people live alone, which is far below the state average.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 89.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rental properties are very rare at 5.9%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the area.

Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 29.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.9% of the population.

The workforce is more active than in most areas, with 64.3% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are professionals or managers, with education and health being the primary industries.

Bickley is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.3, far below the state average. Due to the steep terrain and lack of nearby shops or transport, no homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.