Burns Beach

The area is notably young, with 21.3% of people under 15, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.1%, which is well below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

Overseas birth rates are far above the national average, with England being the most common birthplace outside Australia. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the primary ancestries reported.

While many residents were born abroad, only 13.3% use a language other than English at home, which is well below the national figure. Only 0.9% of the population speak little or no English.

About 39.2% of the community report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.4%.

The population is highly educated, with 73.4% completing Year 12 and 30.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the state and national averages.

Financial prosperity is a defining feature here, as 51.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,488 is far above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 18.5% reporting a long-term health condition, a figure well below the national average of 27.7%.

Care for children is common, with 36.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, general volunteering is slightly lower than the state average.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 35 people. This group is notably prosperous, with a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and 73.8% of families consisting of couples with children. Only 6.4% of people live alone, which is far below the state average.

The landscape is dominated by large detached houses, with 97.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon at 8.3%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,890.

Most homes have multiple cars, with 53.5% owning two vehicles. While 99.9% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the transit time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.9% of the population.

Working life is very active here, with 75.8% of adults working or looking for work, a figure far above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, the area is less convenient for errands, as only 27.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.