Halls Head

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the Western Australian and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 28.3%, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.9%, followed by Australian at 33.6%.

While 6.2% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

People with no religion make up 46.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.6%.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than the state and nation, with 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.6% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $2,062, which is higher than most similar areas. A notable 15.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than in the state and nation, affecting 29.0% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 9.9%.

A higher than average 27.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, while 14.7% of the community are volunteers. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to most areas.

First Nations households earn $1,924 weekly, which is well above the state and national averages. This population is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 21.

Family life is typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in most other areas, making up 15.2% of households.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 36.6% of dwellings are owned outright, well above the national figure.

Public transport access is very high, with 98.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, few people use it for work, as 61.3% commute by car.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.1% of the population.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in the state, at 58.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services and groceries on foot is well below the state average.