Hammond Park

This is a very young community where the typical resident is 31 and children under 15 make up 27.8% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer than in most areas at just 4.1%.

People born overseas make up 37.9% of the population, which is far above the Australian average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Indian are among the most common ancestries in the area.

Language diversity is high, with 27.2% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the state figure of 18.4%. Only a small number of residents speak little or no English.

About 43.2% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Western Australian average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 72.5% of adults completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 30.5% of residents, well above most other areas.

Household incomes are much higher than the national average, with the typical family earning $2,628 a week. About 31.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state average.

Residents enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 18.6% of people, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Only 2.0% of the population need help with daily activities.

The area has a very high rate of unpaid childcare at 41.8%, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is consistent with the high number of young children in the suburb.

First Nations residents in Hammond Park have a much higher typical personal income of $1,042 compared to the state average of $481. Year 12 completion for this group is also far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is driven by a high proportion of couples with children (68.3%) and far fewer people living alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by large family homes, with 95.6% having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, though typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,000.

While most people drive to work, Hammond Park has a higher use of public transport than most similar areas. It is very convenient for transit, with the nearest stop often just a one-minute walk away.

The suburb is seeing significant turnover, with 50.9% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.9% of the population.

A very high 82.2% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also well above the state figure at 65.6%.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but far fewer have easy walking access to groceries compared to the state average. The overall walkability is considered somewhat walkable.