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Eden Hill
2 km²
A much higher proportion of residents are born overseas in Eden Hill compared to most similar areas. This is a diverse suburb in Greater Perth where nearly 30% of the population was born abroad and many use a language other than English at home. It is a relatively young community with a typical age of 38, and it is dominated by family homes. The area feels connected to the city and local schools, though it remains largely residential in character.
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The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. While the age structure is balanced, there is a higher rate of de facto relationships than usual, at 13.4%.
Born overseas, 29.1% of the population is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish and Scottish.
People using another language at home make up 18.7%, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the community, though the number of people who speak little or no English is only 2.9%.
About 42.8% of residents report having no religion, which is around the middle for its level. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
With 19.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, Eden Hill sits above most similar areas. It is also well-served by schools, with 24 within 3 km.
Typical weekly household income is $1,664, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state and national averages.
More people here need help with daily activities than in most similar areas, at 5.6%. Long-term health conditions are also more common than the state average, with mental health being the most reported.
A higher than usual 28.3% of people provide unpaid childcare. Conversely, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas, at 13.9%.
First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Unemployment in this group is far above the state and national figures, reaching 30.3%.
One-parent families make up 18.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas and well above the national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 85.9% of homes being detached. Homes here are generally larger than average, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and the walk to the nearest stop is very short, typically just 3 minutes. Only 5.7% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
About 32% of people moved here in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.2% of the population.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas at 64%. The most common industries for locals are health care, construction, and retail.
Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, but very few are within 15 minutes of groceries or health services. This makes the area feel residential but dependent on transport for essentials.
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