Caversham

This is a noticeably young area, with children under 15 making up 25.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

The community is highly diverse, with 37.7% of people born overseas, a figure well above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by a significant Indian population.

Language diversity is very high, as 31.5% of residents use a language other than English at home—far above the state average. Punjabi, Tagalog, and Arabic are among the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religion is more common here than in many other areas, with 43% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 33.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 63.9% having completed Year 12, which is well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the usual weekly household income reaching $2,266. About 26.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions being well below the national average. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.

A very high proportion of the community, 36.6%, cares for children unpaid, which is far above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is quite large for this level, with a typical personal income of $790 that is well above the national figure. This group is also noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 69.9% of families.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are a little above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, and 48.5% of homes have two vehicles. While there are many public transport stops, only 2.6% of people use transit to commute, and very few work from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.8% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the Western Australian average.

Working life is strong here, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or groceries, and 89.1% are close to public transport. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.