Castletown

Castletown is a family-heavy area where 20.9% of people are children under 15, which is much higher than most similar places. It also has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than the state or national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 11.5% born overseas, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

English is the primary language for 86% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 4.4%, which is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (50.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state average and far above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.3% completing Year 12, both of which are far below state and national levels.

Typical personal weekly income is $833, which is higher than in most similar areas and about the same as the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (26.9%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (3.7%).

Community spirit is high, as 23.8% of people volunteer—a figure well above the state and national averages. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid.

The First Nations community is among the largest for its level, featuring a very young typical age of 16 years. However, Year 12 completion here is far below the national average at 26.8%.

Families are common, with 54.5% of homes consisting of couples with children. About 27.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 93.5% being separate houses and 91.2% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average for house size.

Most people rely on cars, and only 3.8% work from home, which is far below the national figure. However, public transport stops are very accessible, with 97.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 37.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9% of the population.

Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 2.2% and 61.3% of people working full-time. Common jobs include technicians, trades, and machinery operators.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within 15 minutes of a park and many near groceries. However, health services are very far away, with only 0.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk.