Copley

The population is far older than the state and national average of 38. While 10% of residents are seniors, children under 15 make up only 8.6%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are very common here, at 23.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home for 82.9% of the community. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 42.9% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Western Australian figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.7%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,437, which is well below the state figure of $1,815. Personal incomes are also lower than usual, with the typical person earning $675 a week.

About 20% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. However, 10% of residents have a mental health condition, and 5.7% need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are far above the national figure, and 21.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the Australian average of 11.9%. Conversely, very few people do 15 or more hours of housework per week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the area. For those identified, the typical age of 54 is far older than the state average of 24.

Living arrangements vary, as 36.4% of people live alone, while 68.8% of households are couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Every home in Copley is a separate house, and 95.5% have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national figure of 73.8%. However, only 13.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting via public transport and no one living in a home without a vehicle. Roughly 14.7% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 41.2% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Common industries include accommodation and food, and agriculture.

Copley is completely car-dependent, with no one living within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The only walkable amenities available are parks.