Hester Brook

Children under 15 make up 33.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and Australia.

About 17.3% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the state figure of 32.2%. Most people identify as Australian or English, while Scottish and Irish ancestry are also common.

English is the primary language for 85.8% of the community. While 7.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religion is less common here than in most areas, with 44.9% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%, while 48% of residents identify as Christian.

Residents are highly qualified, with 27.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. This academic strength is reflected in the high school advantage score.

The area has a high proportion of top earners, with 21.6% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. However, only 7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 21.3% reporting a long-term health condition—much lower than the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, as 36.4% of people volunteer and 43.2% do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly. This high level of activity is consistent with the large number of people caring for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than in most similar areas.

The community is dominated by families, with 76.6% of households being couples with children. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Renting is uncommon at 11.6%, which is far below the national figure of 30.6%, and 30.2% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Many residents have multiple vehicles, and 21.8% work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is quite mobile, with 43% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, at 75%. The local economy is driven by mining and agriculture, and 38.2% of workers are managers.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.