Highbury

The typical resident is 49, making Highbury far older than most other areas. However, children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.4% born here. Only 10.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

About 46.6% of people here have no religion, a figure that is well above the state and national averages. Christianity is also common, accounting for 44.5% of the population.

Higher education is less common here than in the rest of the state; 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,328, which is well below the national figure. The typical family earns $1,656 a week, also well below the state average.

Health challenges are more frequent here, with 31.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national average, and 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local spirit is strong, with 27.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the state and national figures. More people also spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $349 is well below the national figure.

Family life is central to the area, with 52.1% of households being couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in Highbury is a separate house, and 47.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 8.2% of homes.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting via public transport. However, 22.7% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable; only 19.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 37.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is a little above the national figure, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.