Cockburn Central

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and far fewer children and seniors than most areas. There is also a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the state and national averages.

Born overseas are 42.7% of residents, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, while the largest overseas birthplaces are England, New Zealand, and India.

About one in four people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state and national figures. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Cantonese, Punjabi, and Hindi within the community.

People with no religion make up 46.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Other significant groups include Christians, Hindus, Muslims, and Buddhists.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 66.8% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above state and national levels.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,020, which is well above the national figure. However, households earning $3,000 or more a week are well below the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being much lower than in most areas. Mental health conditions are a little more common here than the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with far fewer people caring for children, doing housework, or volunteering compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income and household income than most other areas, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 44.2% of people live alone—far above the national average—and the typical home contains only 1.9 people.

The housing market is dominated by renters, who make up 62.4% of households. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes are owned outright compared to the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, supported by a huge number of stops and departures. This helps explain why 8.5% of homes have no car, which is well above the state figure.

The population is highly mobile, with 64.2% moving in the last five years—far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher proportion of the community than usual.

A very high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and full-time employment is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, or professional roles.

The area is very walkable, with a high score of 6.7 and most homes within a short walk of public transport, groceries, and health services.