College Grove

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national figure at 8.2%, the area has far fewer children and seniors than the state average.

About 19.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 60.4% of residents. While 7.2% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 32.9% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other most common affiliation at 32.1%.

The area has far fewer people who finished Year 12 compared to the state and national averages. While around 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree, the suburb is well served by schools, with 18 within 3 km.

Typical household income is $1,899 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family incomes are higher than most similar areas, only 7.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. The proportion of people with long-term health conditions is 20.5%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.7% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid care and housework are also well below the state and national averages.

There are 150 First Nations people in the area, a number larger than about 91% of similar places. This group is far older than the national typical age at 32, and Year 12 completion is far below the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families make up 15.6% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 96.6% have three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rent is $370, the number of homes owned outright is much lower than in most similar areas.

Most people drive to work, but the area has more public transport stops than most similar places. Despite this, only 3.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

About 43.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national averages. Those who are employed often work in health care, retail, or education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While almost all homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.