Eaton

The area has a higher share of children and seniors than most similar places, with 21.5% aged 65 and over. This is well above the Western Australian figure of 16.1% and the national rate of 17.2%.

While more people were born overseas here than in most similar areas, the 16.4% figure is still far below the state rate of 32.2%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, making up 46.0% and 40.8% respectively.

English is the primary language for 87.6% of the community. Only 6.1% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 48.8%. This is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 23.8%.

Typical weekly incomes are a little below the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,485. However, a higher share of people earn $2,000 or more a week compared to most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 33.1% of people, which is well above the state figure of 26.1%.

A higher proportion of people care for children unpaid (28.3%) compared to the national average. While 14.7% of residents volunteer, this is lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 350 people. Household incomes for First Nations residents are $1,875, which is well above the state figure of $1,480.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 16.0%. This is a little above the state figure of 13.5%.

Homes here are typically large, with 86.7% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%. Most residents live in separate houses, which make up 89.6% of all dwellings.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and 97.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, very few people work from home, at just 3.1%.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 35.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 58.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state figure of 63.9%. The most common industries are health care, retail, and construction.

The suburb is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.9. It is far more accessible than the state average, with 99.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.