Darlington

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over. However, there is also a strong presence of children, who make up 20.5% of the community.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 28.4% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the Western Australian average.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.8% of people at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents—56.7%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

The community is exceptionally well-educated, with 38.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.2% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the national figures.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,388 and 22.4% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

The area has a lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than most areas, though 9.2% of residents report a mental health condition.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 27.7% that is far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 35.3% of people caring for children without pay.

There are 41 First Nations people in the area, who have a much higher typical household income ($2,624) and a higher Year 12 completion rate (47.8%) than the state average.

Families are the norm here, with 63.8% of households consisting of couples with children and very few people living alone compared to most areas.

The housing stock is dominated by large separate houses, with 91.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms and only 6.1% of the market being rented.

Most residents rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops and 13.3% of the workforce operates from home.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years and fewer recent overseas arrivals than the state average.

A high proportion of the workforce—65.8%—are working or looking for work, with many employed as professionals or managers in education, health, and technical fields.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby amenities, with only 31.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.