Eglinton

The area is exceptionally young, with children under 15 making up 28.3% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. People in de facto relationships are also far more common here than in the rest of the state.

A significant 40.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far above the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with England also being the most frequent overseas birth place at 14.9%.

While 12.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the Western Australian average. Very few residents speak little or no English.

More than half of the community (52.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Most residents have completed Year 12, which is a little above the national average. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $2,024, which is a little above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is generally healthy, with the rate of long-term health conditions at 22.4%, well below the national average. Similarly, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 42.1% of people providing this care, far above the national figure. In contrast, volunteering rates are well below the state average.

First Nations residents in Eglinton have a typical personal income of $1,145, which is far above the state and national figures. The median age of this group is 20, noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.5% of households.

Almost every home (99%) is a separate house, and 98.9% have three or more bedrooms. Very few people own their homes outright, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is $1,950.

Most people drive to work, though public transport use is a little above the national average. The area has a high number of bus and train stops compared to similar areas.

The suburb is seeing huge growth, with 61.5% of people moving in during the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults (74.7%) are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.