Kewdale

Kewdale is a young area where the typical resident is 36, which is a little younger than the state and national figures. It is also a larger community than most similar areas, with 18.9% of the population being children under 15.

The community is highly diverse, with 45.2% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, Irish and Scottish.

Reflecting its high overseas birth rate, 37.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far above the national figure. English is the main language, followed by Mandarin and Arabic.

Religious diversity is present, with 36.6% of people identifying as Christians and 16.4% as Muslims. Those with no religion make up 32.5%, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is well-qualified; 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 60.2% have finished Year 12, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,597, which is a little below the state figure of $1,815. About 16.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is around the middle for its level.

Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions (22.9%) and mental health conditions (6.6%) compared to most other areas.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with only 12.3% of people volunteering, which is well below the state figure of 15.9%.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger here, with a typical age of 21. A high 21.7% speak a First Nations language, well above the national figure.

The area has a higher number of people living alone (29.4%) and one-parent families (13.7%) than most similar areas.

Renting is very common here, with 36.8% of households renting, well above the national figure of 30.6%. Detached houses are less common than in other areas, making up 71.7% of homes.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 96% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why 6.9% of people commute via public transport, well above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

More people are working or looking for work (64.0%) compared to the national figure. Full-time employment is also higher than most areas at 62.6%.

The area is somewhat walkable, especially for public transport, though almost no one (2.6%) lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.