Forrestfield

Forrestfield has a population of 13,181, with a typical age of 38. The area has a higher share of children under 15 and people in de facto relationships than most similar places.

A significantly higher proportion of residents were born overseas than in most similar areas, though this is well below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

The share of people using another language at home is much higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the state and national figures. Most residents speak only English.

A higher number of residents report having no religion compared to most other areas, with this figure sitting well above the national average at 46.1%.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national averages. While more residents finished Year 12 than in similar areas, this is still well below the national figure.

Typical weekly personal income is $810, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state and national averages.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also reported more frequently than in Western Australia.

More people care for children unpaid compared to most similar areas, but volunteering is much lower than in most other places and well below the state average.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level. Unemployment for First Nations residents is much higher than in most areas and well above the national rate.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas and well above the national average. About 26.6% of people live alone.

Homes here are much larger than average, with 89.4% having three or more bedrooms. Separate houses are far more common than the national figure, though fewer homes are owned outright than in most areas.

Forrestfield has a high number of public transport stops and routes, making it much more accessible than most similar areas. However, very few people work from home compared to the national average.

A higher share of people moved here in the last five years compared to most similar areas, although this is well below the state and national trends.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is also much higher than in most other places.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 94.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This is far above the state average, and residents have very easy access to local parks and schools.