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Innaloo
3 km²
A short drive from the city centre, Innaloo is a highly accessible urban hub with a professional and mobile population. It is a young community where the typical resident is 36, and a high proportion of people live in townhouses rather than separate houses. With a strong presence of overseas-born residents and a workforce heavily concentrated in professional roles, it stands out as a well-educated and affluent area. This mix of modern housing and excellent transit links makes it a popular choice for young adults and couples.
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The community is notably young, with the typical resident being 36, which is a little younger than the national figure. It is also a place where a high number of people are in de facto relationships, well above the state and national averages.
People born overseas make up 34.8% of the population, which is among the highest for its level and well above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
One in five residents uses a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. While English is dominant, Mandarin is the most common other language spoken.
People with no religion make up 47% of the population, a figure that is well above both the Western Australian and national averages.
Innaloo is highly qualified, with 34.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 23.8%. This is reflected in the workforce, where a third of residents are professionals.
Typical personal incomes are well above the national figure, with 18.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. Weekly family incomes are also higher than most similar areas.
A little fewer than 26% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is slightly below the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most other similar areas.
Residents are less likely to provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to other areas. Volunteer rates are also much lower than in most similar communities.
The First Nations community is small, but those residents are noticeably older than the state average. Personal incomes for First Nations people are far above the national figure.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per home. A high number of people live alone, far above the state and national averages.
Townhouses and semi-detached homes dominate, as separate houses are far less common than in the rest of the state. Renting is also much more common here, with a typical weekly rent of $400.
The area is exceptionally well-connected, with a short drive to the city and a high number of public transport stops. This makes it one of the most transit-accessible areas at this level.
Innaloo is a transient place, with 51% of residents moving in the last five years—far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a higher proportion of the population than in most similar areas.
The area has a high rate of full-time employment at 66.3%, well above the national figure. Most people work in health care, professional services, or education.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot.
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