Ferndale

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than Western Australia and the rest of the country. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.9% of the population, which is well above the state and national figures.

Born overseas residents make up 36.1% of the community, a figure well above the state and national averages. English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Many residents use a language other than English at home (21.1%), which is a little above the state figure. This diversity is reflected in the 3.3% who speak little or no English, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

A little more than 44% of people report having no religion, which is higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 39.1%.

The community is well-qualified, with 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 59.9% having completed Year 12. Both figures are higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,533, which is a little below the state and national figures. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week (18.2%) is also well below the state and national levels.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 29.9% of people. This is well above the state figure, and 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is slightly more common here than across Australia, with 16.3% of people helping out. About 12.2% of the community provide unpaid care, which is a little above the state average.

First Nations residents represent a small part of the population, with a typical personal income of $474 that is a little below the national figure. Unemployment in this group is much higher than most areas at 19.4%.

Families with children make up 55% of households, though there is a higher than usual proportion of people living alone (28.1%).

Homes here are typically large, with 89.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Outright home ownership is also high at 35.5%, well above the state and national averages.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 34 stops in the area and weekly departures well above the state figure. However, only 6.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as 31.8% moved in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.9% of the community.

About 59.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. The most common industries for locals are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.

The area is very walkable, with 90% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city walkshed'. Most residents can easily walk to parks (100%), health services (85.5%), and groceries (76.9%).