Helena Valley

The community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 42 and a senior population that is well above the national figure. About 17.7% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the Australian average.

While 73.2% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a much higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, the figure remains far below the state and national levels.

A large portion of the population reports no religion, at 43.9%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 48.1%.

Many residents are well qualified, with a higher share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas. Engineering and management are the most common fields of study.

Helena Valley is a high-income area where the typical household earns $2,037 a week, a figure that is a little above the state average. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.1% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. About 16.6% of the community also spend time volunteering.

The First Nations community here is among the highest earning for its level, with a typical household income far above the state average. Unemployment among First Nations people is 0.0%, and Year 12 completion is much higher than most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with more people per home than the national average. Most households are couples with children (60.7%) or couples without children (29.4%).

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 94.5% being detached homes. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is a little above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 67.1% driving to work. While the area has more public transport stops than most similar places, only 2% of residents use it for their daily commute.

The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a smaller proportion than the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, retail, and construction.

The area is moderately walkable, and residents have excellent access to parks and health services, which are far more reachable within a 15-minute walk than in the typical Western Australian suburb.