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Henley Brook
13 km²
Almost every home in Henley Brook is a separate house, with 97.3% of dwellings being detached. This is a family-focused community where homes are larger than usual and typical incomes are above the national figure. While the area feels established with a typical resident aged 41, there is a strong presence of children, which helps explain why households are larger than most other areas.
19 schools within reach make Henley Brook convenient for families.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. However, 18.5% of the population are children under 15, a rate higher than most similar areas.
About 23.4% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is well below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 87.4% of residents. While 8.9% of people use another language at home—much higher than in similar areas—this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About half of the community (49.2%) identifies as Christian, while 41.6% report no religion, a figure slightly below the state average.
The area has a high number of schools within 3km, though the 13.6% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical family incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with 27.3% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, well above the state average.
About 29% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure of 27.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common reported conditions.
Parental duties are common here, as 30.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate well above the national figure of 26.3%.
The First Nations population is larger than in about 83% of similar areas, and the typical age of 30 is noticeably older than the state average of 24.
Homes are larger than most areas, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 62.5% of families are couples with children.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 95% having three or more bedrooms. Most residents own their homes, and 32.9% own them outright, which is above the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 63.6% of people drive to work and 80% of homes have two or more vehicles. Only 0.9% of residents commute using public transport.
About 28.8% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 2.7% of the population, which is far below the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work (65%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include construction and retail trade.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1. While nearly 90% of homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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