Dixvale

The typical resident is just 32, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. It is an unusual mix for its size, with very few children and seniors compared to the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 36.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

A high proportion of residents use a language other than English at home, at 23.5%, which is well above the Western Australian average of 18.4%.

More than half the community (52.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 63.3% of residents finished Year 12—well above the national figure—only 16.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

The area is relatively prosperous, with typical personal weekly incomes a little above the national figure. About 34.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

Residents here are generally healthy, with 20.6% having a long-term health condition, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Volunteer rates are 17.7%, which is well above the national average. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to most other areas.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Nearly 80% of families are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, far above the national average. While typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the national figure, only 30.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 16.4% of the workforce works from home.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 42.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is very high here, with 88.7% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.