Dianella

Dianella is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 43 and 21.5% of the population aged 65 or over. Families with children are less common here, as the share of people under 15 is well below the Western Australian figure.

Born overseas, 39.4% of residents bring a high level of cultural diversity to the area, which is far above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Italian, and Chinese.

The suburb's diverse heritage is clear in its language use, as 32.3% of people use another language at home—far above the state average. This includes Vietnamese, Italian, Mandarin, and Cantonese, though 4.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Religion plays a significant role here, with 47.9% of people identifying as Christians. Consequently, the share of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 29.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and is matched by a much higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to most areas.

Typical family incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, reaching $2,257 per week. About 23.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is slightly above the national figure.

A slightly higher share of residents need help with daily activities compared to the state average. Long-term health conditions are reported at a typical rate, with arthritis being the most common.

Unpaid care for children is slightly below the state average, and the rate of people doing significant unpaid housework is much lower than in most areas. About 14.6% of the community are volunteers.

There are 205 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. They also show a much higher rate of Year 12 completion than most other areas.

People living alone are more common here than in most areas, making up 29.4% of households. The typical home has about 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Home ownership is strong, with 38.9% of houses owned outright—well above the state average. However, typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

Dianella is very well connected, with a very short 10-minute drive to the city and 99.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Public transport use for commuting is also higher than the national average.

About 34% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.8% of the population.

Most adults are working or looking for work at a typical rate, with many employed in health care, retail, and professional services. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about the same as the state average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 80.2% are within a short walk of groceries.