Gwelup

The community is older than the state and national averages, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over. However, it also has a much higher share of children under 15 than most areas, reaching 21.1%.

About 27.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas but about the same as the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

A higher than usual 13% of people use a language other than English at home, though this is still well below the Western Australian and national figures. Most residents speak only English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Gwelup is highly qualified, with 35.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 23.8%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical incomes are among the highest for this level, with the usual family earning $3,176 a week, well above the state figure of $2,214. About 40.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

A little more than the national average of residents need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Unpaid childcare is much more common here than in most areas, with 35% of people providing this care. Volunteers make up 17.6% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, but those who live here earn much more than those in most other areas, with a typical personal income of $1,625.

Families with children are the norm here, making up 70.3% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per dwelling.

Renters are very rare here, making up only 9.1% of households, while 39.8% of homes are owned outright. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, and 50.1% of homes have two vehicles. While the drive to the city is very short at 11 minutes, transit times are much higher at 65 minutes.

The area is relatively stable, though 34.4% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.1% of the population.

The workforce is professional, with 34.4% in professional roles and 17.3% as managers. The unemployment rate of 2.8% is lower than both the state and national figures.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.