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East Perth
3 km²
More people have moved into East Perth in the last five years than in almost any other similar area, with 65.3% of residents arriving recently. This has created a young, professional community where the typical resident is just 35. It is a high-income hub of apartments and renters, with a very diverse population and a strong connection to the city. The area is defined by a fast-paced, urban lifestyle where most people live without a car and walk to nearby services.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with only 7.5% of people being children. De facto relationships are much more common here, at 17.4%, compared to just 11.5% nationally.
A huge proportion of the population was born overseas, with 55.6% arriving from other countries. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and English and Chinese are the most common ancestries after Australian.
Language diversity is very high, and 38.0% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common second language, spoken by 7.4% of residents.
Religion follows a pattern similar to the rest of the state, with 42.4% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%, and most residents finished Year 12.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with personal weekly pay averaging $1,174. This is well above the national figure of $805, and 22.6% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.
Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 19.4% reporting a long-term health condition. Far fewer people need help with daily activities here compared to the rest of Australia.
Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas. Only 14.0% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
First Nations residents are typically older than those in the state, with a typical age of 39. They also have much higher personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state average.
Small households are the norm, as 40.6% of people live alone. This helps explain why the typical home only houses 1.8 people, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
The area is almost entirely made up of flats or apartments, with 89.8% of homes being of this type. Renting is very common at 61.4%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $410.
Public transport is central to life here, with 23.7% of people using it to commute—far above the national average of 3.1%. Consequently, 18.0% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The area is highly transient, as 65.3% of residents moved here in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 31.5%.
A high percentage of the workforce is employed full-time at 68.1%, which is well above the national figure. Most residents work as professionals or managers in technical or corporate roles.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries. This makes the area far more walkable than the state average.