Erskine

Erskine is far older than the national figure, with 45% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is well below the Western Australian average of 19%.

People born overseas make up 31.2% of the community, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish and Irish.

English is the main language for 90.3% of residents. While 5.3% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the state average of 18.4%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 41.9% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has lower qualification levels than most, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 23.8%.

Incomes in Erskine are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $957, which is far below the Western Australian figure of $1,815.

Health needs are high here, with 43.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 8.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

A small number of people here served in the Defence Force, at 5.9%, which is well above the national average. Unpaid housework is more common here than in most of the state, though far fewer people care for children unpaid.

There are 119 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. For this group, Year 12 completion is 25.7%, which is far below the national figure of 37%.

The community is often fragmented, with 35.6% of people living alone, a figure far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2 people.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.1% of homes owned outright, which is far above the state average. Most homes are separate houses, though they are slightly smaller than those in other areas.

Public transport is well used, with 3.4% of people commuting by it, a figure higher than most similar areas. There are 19 public transport stops in the area, but only 6.3% of people work from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.5% of people moving house in the last five years. This is slightly above the state average.

Fewer people are in the workforce here, with only 38.3% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries for those employed include health care and mining.

The area is somewhat walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.