# Jolimont

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Greater Perth › Subiaco › 6014, WA

Area: 1 km²

A highly educated and older population sets Jolimont apart from most similar areas. The typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure of 38, and nearly 40% of the community are seniors. This adult-heavy character is reflected in the housing, where nearly half of all residents live alone in small apartments. It is a well-connected hub where high qualifications and professional roles pair with a strong reliance on public transport.

## Demographics & Identity

Jolimont is far older than the state and national average, with 39.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,479 | +23.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 52 yrs | +13.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.6% | +21.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 39.9% | +14.0% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 9.4% | +3.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.2% | +30.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 39.9%, Young adults (25–44) 24.1%, Older adults (45–64) 17.7%, Children (0–14) 9.4%, Youth (15–24) 9.2%

**Marital status** — Married 45.2%, Never married 31.5%, Widowed 12.2%, Divorced 8.3%, Separated 2.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area has a strong international character, with 31.6% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 31.6% | -4.3% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 64.6%, England 6.8%, China 1.9%, India 1.8%, South Africa 1.8%, New Zealand 0.9%, Vietnam 0.5%, Italy 0.5%, Philippines 0.5%

**Ancestry** — English 43.3%, Australian 32.2%, Irish 12.5%, Scottish 12.0%, Chinese 5.5%, Italian 3.4%, German 3.3%, Indian 2.0%, Dutch 1.1%, Vietnamese 0.7%, Greek 0.6%, Filipino 0.5%

## Language

About 16.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 16.2% | +12.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.3% | -21.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 79.4%, Mandarin 2.9%, Cantonese 0.5%, Italian 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.3%, Arabic 0.3%, Hindi 0.3%, Punjabi 0.2%

## Religion

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 43.9% of people identifying as Christian and 43.2% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 43.2% | +60.5% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 43.9%, No religion 43.2%, Not stated 6.0%, Buddhism 3.1%, Hinduism 1.7%, Other religions 1.1%, Islam 0.6%, Judaism 0.5%

## Education & Qualifications

This is a highly qualified community where 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. School completion is also very high, with 74.3% finishing Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 74.3% | +11.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 42.8% | +21.8% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 14.39 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 24 | — |
| Average school size | 682 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,151 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 74.3%, Year 10 12.1%, Year 9 or below 4.7%, Year 11 4.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 38.1%, Postgraduate degree 15.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.5%, Certificate III / IV 11.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 6.2%, Certificate I / II 0.8%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 20.0%, Health 16.3%, Society & culture 12.9%, Education 10.3%, Engineering & related 9.6%, Natural & physical sciences 6.5%, Creative arts 4.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.0%, Architecture & building 3.7%, Information technology 2.7%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

Personal incomes are strong, with 18.3% of people earning over $2,000 a week, well above the national figure of 12.5%. However, typical household incomes are well below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $900 | +24.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,345 | +34.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,250 | +53.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 18.3% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 18.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 28.2%, Under $650 24.5%, $1,500–$2,999 22.7%, $4,000 or more 13.2%, $3,000–$3,999 5.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 35.0%, $650–$1,499 31.7%, $1,500–$2,999 19.1%, $3,000 or more 9.2%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 9.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 35.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.5% | +97.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 12.8%, Other condition 9.3%, Mental health 9.1%, Asthma 7.0%, Heart disease 7.0%, Cancer 5.6%, Diabetes 4.4%, Dementia 3.2%, Lung condition 2.4%, Stroke 1.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 59.3%, One condition 23.7%, Two conditions 7.5%, Three or more 4.5%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is high, with 21.8% of people pitching in, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas, consistent with the small number of children living here.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 21.8% | -9.7% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 9.1% | -13.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 19.3% | +5.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 17.2% | -15.5% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household incomes are far below both the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 9 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $537 | — |
| First Nations household income | $550 | — |

## Family & Households

Living arrangements are small, with 49.1% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why there are only 1.8 people per home on average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.8 | +5.9% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.0% | +4.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 49.1% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 49.5%, Couples with children 41.0%, One-parent families 8.0%, Other families 1.9%

**Household size** — 1 person 49.1%, 2 people 34.6%, 4 people 7.6%, 3 people 7.4%, 5 people 1.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 53.7% of homes. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $300 | -3.2% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,178 | +10.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 33.4% | -7.6% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 28.9% | +30.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 27.3% | +12.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 31.8% | +20.0% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 33.4%, Owned outright 28.9%, Other tenure 18.4%, Owned with a mortgage 18.1%, Not stated 1.9%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 53.7%, Separate house 27.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 18.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 50.4%, 3 bedrooms 20.1%, 1 bedroom 16.1%, 4 bedrooms 9.7%, 5 or more 2.0%, Studio / none 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 59.4%, $350–$549 20.3%, Under $200 11.2%, $550–$749 7.6%, $750 or more 5.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 33.1%, Under $1,000 19.9%, $1,800–$2,999 19.9%, $1,000–$1,799 19.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is very high, with 9.7% commuting this way, well above the national figure of 3.1%. This is supported by high accessibility, with 10.5% of homes having no motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 10.5% | -26.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 10.8% | +132.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 9.7% | -26.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 6.76 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,359.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 4 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 8 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 17,527 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 78,415 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 35 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 52.7%, Worked at home 10.8%, Train 5.6%, Car (passenger) 4.6%, Walked 4.4%, Bus 4.1%, Bicycle 2.6%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 55.7%, 2 vehicles 26.1%, No vehicle 10.5%, 3 vehicles 4.9%, 4 or more 1.9%

## Migration & Movement

The community is very mobile, with 50.9% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.2% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 50.9% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 18.2% | -46.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Professional roles are common, with 41% of the workforce in these positions. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | +75.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 51.9% | -2.6% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.2% | -6.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 19.1%, Professional & technical 15.8%, Education & training 12.1%, Retail trade 8.2%, Accommodation & food 6.7%, Construction 5.5%, Mining 4.9%, Public administration & safety 4.4%, Administrative & support 3.5%, Manufacturing 3.2%, Other services 3.0%, Finance & insurance 2.6%, Arts & recreation 2.1%, Rental & real estate 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.4%, Media & telecommunications 1.2%, Transport & warehousing 1.1%, Electricity, gas & water 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 41.0%, Managers 13.1%, Clerical & administrative 10.5%, Labourers 9.1%, Community & personal service 9.0%, Sales workers 8.2%, Technicians & trades 4.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 2.7%

## Walkability

Jolimont is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, health services, and public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 8.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.7 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 23.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 561 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.9% | — |

## Schools serving Jolimont

24 schools, 16,360 students, average ICSEA 1,151.

By sector: Government 15, Independent 7, Catholic 2

By type: Primary 14, Secondary 5, Combined 5

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jolimont Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.3 km | 421 |
| SEDA College WA (Wembley Second Campus) | Independent | Secondary | 0.4 km | 531 |
| Wembley Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 756 |
| Subiaco Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.3 km | 706 |
| Shenton College | Government | Secondary | 1.4 km | 2,757 |
| Shenton College Deaf Education Centre | Government | Secondary | 1.4 km | 36 |
| Rosalie Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.8 km | 470 |
| Floreat Park Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 571 |
| Bob Hawke College | Government | Secondary | 2.1 km | 1,972 |
| West Leederville Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.3 km | 551 |

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