Centennial Park

Seniors make up 37.2% of the population, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.3%, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

About 24.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

More people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, though the 10.2% figure is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 42.7% identifying as Christian and 41.9% reporting no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

The area has far fewer adults with a university degree (10.3%) or Year 12 completion (38.7%) than the state or national averages. However, there are many schools nearby, with 12 located within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower here than in most similar areas; the typical household earns just $823 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high, with 39.3% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national rate of 27.7%. About 10% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a higher rate of Defence Force veterans (4.4%) than most similar places. However, far fewer people here provide unpaid childcare compared to the rest of the state.

There are 22 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 48, which is far older than the national First Nations typical age of 24.

Over half of all households (51.0%) consist of one person, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of seniors living here.

Renting is much more common here (42.9%) than in most similar areas. Most homes are small, with 51% having fewer than three bedrooms, far below the state average.

Public transport access is very high, with 13 stops and 4 routes serving the area. This helps explain why 11.1% of homes have no car, which is well above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 48.6% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average of 40.7%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (46.1%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%, with many residents in the health and retail sectors.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.