Glen Forrest

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 20.7% of people aged 65 and over. Most residents are married, and there are fewer de facto relationships here than in most other areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and while 25.6% of people were born overseas, this is well below the Western Australian figure.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the population. Only 5.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

A majority of residents—53.8%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 62.6% having completed Year 12, both well above state and national figures.

Incomes are high here; the typical weekly household income is $2,103, and 28.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national average.

While people needing daily help are fewer than in most areas, long-term health conditions are more common than the state average, particularly arthritis and mental health issues.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteering rate of 24.0% that is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also higher than usual.

First Nations people in the area earn much more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $1,042, and 31.0% speak a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be larger, with 60.6% of households being couples with children and fewer people living alone than in most other areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, 92.8% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 7.0% of households renting their home.

Most people rely on cars, although the area has a high number of public transport stops per person. Only 1.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

About 64.2% of adults are working or looking for work, with a high concentration of professionals and those working in health and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to its slope and a lack of nearby health services and shops, with only 18.2% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed.