Herne Hill

The population is far older than the state and national average, and 23.9% of residents are seniors. While 16.6% of the community are children under 15, this is slightly lower than the figures for Western Australia and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 21.3% were born overseas, which is much higher than similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 42.7%, followed by Australian and Italian heritage.

English is the main language for 83.2% of the community. About 12.1% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than similar areas but well below the state and national figures.

More than half of the community (52.9%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 38.4%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a high number of schools within 3 km of homes.

Typical weekly household income is $1,679, which is about the same as the national figure. About 19.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

People needing help with daily activities make up 5.6% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 26.3%, roughly the same as the state average.

Caregiving is common here, as 16.6% of people provide unpaid care, a figure well above the state and national averages. Additionally, 25.9% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations residents in Herne Hill are noticeably older than the state average with a median age of 28. They also have a much higher typical personal income of $1,375 and a strong connection to language, with 28% speaking a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 57.2% of households are couples with children and only 20.7% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 43.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has a very high number of public transport stops compared to similar places. Only 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 2.7%.

About 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work, with the most common industries being construction, health care, and mining. Full-time employment is lower than the state average at 55.8%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, though 76% of residents live within 15 minutes of a park.