Bushmead

The community is notably young, with the typical resident aged 32 and only 5.3% of people aged 65 or over, which is far below the national figure. De facto relationships are also very common here, appearing far more often than in most other areas.

Nearly 29% of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

About 9.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still well below the Western Australian average.

A majority of residents report no religion, at 55.4%, which is far above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.4%.

This is a highly qualified area where 72% of residents finished Year 12, far above the state average. This is reflected in the workforce, with 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,742, well above the state figure. Nearly 39% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 22% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 2.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is lower than in most similar areas. About 14.7% of residents volunteer, which is slightly below the state average.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $2,666, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families are the norm here, with 55.3% being couples with children and very few people living alone. The typical home has 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 99.2% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 1.5%, while 83.6% of residents are paying off a mortgage.

While public transport stops are numerous, the area is heavily car-dependent, with 72% of people driving to work. No homes in the area are without a motor vehicle.

Bushmead has seen immense growth and change, with 94.7% of the population moving in within the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.2% of the community.

The workforce is very active, with 81.6% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is very low at 1.5%, and many residents work as professionals in health or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live within a 10-minute walk of public transport, but very few can reach groceries or health services on foot.