Gelorup

Residents are far older than those in the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 46. While 16.6% are seniors, the community is largely made up of older adults and families, with 60.6% of people married.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 19.4% of people were born overseas. This is much higher than most similar areas, even though it remains well below the Western Australian and national figures.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. About 5.1% use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state average.

A large portion of the community identifies with no religion, at 44.8%. This is a little above the state average and well above the national figure.

The area is more qualified than most similar places, with 20.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The local workforce shows a strong tilt toward engineering and health qualifications.

Incomes are notably high here, with a typical household earning $2,330 a week, which is well above the state and national figures. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

The community is generally healthy, with only 3.1% of people needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the state and national averages.

Volunteerism is very high at 23.2%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework and childcare than people in most other areas.

First Nations households in Gelorup earn far more than those across the state, with a typical income of $2,583. However, Year 12 completion is much lower than the national average at 21.4%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Very few people live alone, at just 11.3%.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at only 5.3%, while 46.7% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.7% of workers driving to work and 0 public transport stops available. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 40.4% owning two.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.3. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.