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Greenmount
5 km²
Older residents are a prominent feature of Greenmount, where the typical person is 46 years old. This community has a high proportion of seniors and established families living in large, detached houses. While the area is mostly Australian-born, it has a significant number of people born overseas compared to similar suburbs. It is a predominantly residential pocket in the Perth region with a high rate of home ownership.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 26.1% of people aged 65 and over. About 3.4% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is slightly higher than the state average.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 21.7% of residents were born overseas. This is much higher than most similar areas, despite being well below the Western Australian average.
English is the main language for 85.6% of residents. Only 6.6% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large number of residents claim no religion, at 48.8%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
About 49.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.8% of adults.
Typical family income is $2,063 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Around 21.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the state average at 9.5%.
Volunteering is lower than in most similar areas, with 15.9% of people participating. However, 3.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most similar suburbs.
First Nations residents in Greenmount have a Year 12 completion rate of 54.2%, which is far above the national figure. Their typical household income of $2,437 is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 52.7% having children. Family sizes are typical for the state, with an average of 2.5 people per home.
The area is dominated by separate houses, 94.6% of which are detached. Home ownership is high, with 41.4% of houses owned outright—far above the national figure.
Public transport access is strong, with 29 stops in the area and a very short 5-minute walk to the nearest one. However, working from home is much less common here than across Australia.
Recent movement is lower than the national average, with 31.0% of people moving in the last five years. Only 2.9% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is higher than in most similar areas at 60.0%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by education and training.
While 98.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, the area is less walkable for other needs. Only 24.4% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.
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