Karlkurla

This is a young community where the typical resident is 33, noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 26.3% of the population, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%, while seniors are very rare at just 1.5%.

About 30.7% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and South Africa is the most frequent overseas birthplace.

One in five people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. Despite this diversity, very few residents speak little or no English.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 44.8% identifying as Christian and 42.6% reporting no religion. The latter is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 34.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state average of 23.8%. This is reflected in the workforce, where many are professionals in engineering and education.

Wealth is significantly higher here than across the state, with typical household weekly incomes reaching $3,075. This is far above the Western Australian figure of $1,815.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 17.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 45% of people caring for children, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.6% of the population, which is a little above the state figure. The typical First Nations resident is 29, making them noticeably older than the state average of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children (76.2%), and very few people live alone.

Rental properties are very common, with 52.9% of households renting—far above the state average of 27.3%. Every single home in the area has three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle.

The population is highly mobile, as 69.2% of residents moved in the last five years. This includes a large number of recent arrivals from overseas (25.3%).

The workforce is very active, with 81.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Unemployment is very low at 1.9%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the state average of 5.4. While most homes are near a park, almost none are within a 15-minute walk of health services or schools.