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Iluka
3 km²
Over half of the people in Iluka were born overseas, making it a highly diverse community in the Joondalup region. The area is mostly made up of families and older adults, with a typical resident aged 46. It is an affluent suburb where large, detached homes are the norm and household incomes are far above the national figure. This combination of high earnings and professional qualifications creates a stable, high-income neighborhood with a strong focus on family life.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure. While the area has a fair share of children, it has a much lower proportion of seniors than most similar areas.
Born overseas, 52.2% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. England is the most common birthplace outside Australia, followed by South Africa.
English is the main language for 85% of the community. While 12.5% of people use another language at home, this is well below the state and national figures.
About 56.5% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 35.2%, which is well below the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.
The community is highly qualified, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 69.7% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are very high here; 47% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,278 is well above the national figure.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 23.2% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Family life is a priority, as 31% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. However, volunteer rates are slightly lower than the state average.
The First Nations population is small, but the typical personal income for this group is $900, which is far above the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people—just 8.8%—live alone.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 94.4% having three or more bedrooms and 97.7% being separate houses. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 7.7% of households.
Most people rely on cars, but 5.4% commute by public transport, which is a little above the national average. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, though 34.1% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.5% of the population.
Working life is common here, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers, often in health or education.
The suburb is very walkable, with 96.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and a park.
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