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Bull Creek
4 km²
A very walkable suburb with easy access to the city, Bull Creek is a well-educated and diverse community. It is a place where many residents were born overseas and a high number of people hold university degrees. The area has a distinct age split, with a large population of seniors alongside many families with children. This blend of high qualifications and a strong international presence helps explain the area's higher-than-average household incomes.
Bull Creek's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 33 schools serve Bull Creek.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors make up 26.7% of the population, which is far above the Western Australian average.
People born overseas make up 45.2% of the community, a figure far above the national average. English, Chinese, and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 33.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, and Mandarin is the most common second language.
Christianity is the most common faith at 43.7%. Those with no religion make up 37.6% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.
This is a highly qualified area where 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Household incomes are strong, with 28.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,378 is a little above the national figure.
A little more than 5.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors living here.
Community spirit is high, with 21.9% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also much more common here than in most other areas.
First Nations residents in Bull Creek have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average. Unemployment among this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 64.8% of households. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 84.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Many residents have security in their housing, as 40.5% own their home outright.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a high number of bus stops. The drive time to the city is much lower than in most other areas.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure.
Professionals make up 37.6% of the workforce. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the state and national figures.
Bull Creek is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach a park or health service within 15 minutes.