East Cannington

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 31. Children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

A huge 54.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 55.5% of people using another language at home. This is far above the national figure, and 8.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Far fewer people report having no religion here than in the rest of the state, at 25.1%. The most common affiliations are Christianity, followed by Islam and Hinduism.

Residents are well qualified, with 67.0% completing Year 12 and 30.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the national average.

Typical household income is $1,828 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the state and national averages.

The area is in good health, with only 16.2% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.7%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is well below the national average.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.3% of the population. While the unemployment rate for this group is well above the national average, 12.8% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per household, which is a little above the state average. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.1% of families.

Renting is very common here, with 39.0% of households renting, far above the state average. While 85.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, only 20.3% are owned outright.

Public transport use is high, with 8.1% of people commuting this way, well above the national average. The area is well-served by 30 public transport stops and 6 different routes.

The population is highly mobile, with 50.2% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent overseas arrivals, at 23.1%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 68.6%, which is well above the national average. Common industries for locals include health care, accommodation, and retail.

Most residents can walk to public transport, a park, or a school within 15 minutes. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 13.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of such services.