Kiara

The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. While it has a population of 1,776, there are fewer people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Kiara is notably diverse, with 34.1% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Italian, Irish and Scottish.

Many residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. English is still the main language for 72.9%, followed by Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese and Italian.

Christianity is the most common faith at 46.8%. Those with no religion make up 37.1% of the community, which is well below the Western Australian figure.

Year 12 completion is much higher here than in most similar areas. While 18% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,512, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Only 15.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that is well below the state average.

About 29.1% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health and arthritis are among the most common reported conditions.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas. Additionally, the proportion of people doing at least 15 hours of unpaid housework is also lower than usual.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 46.2%, which is far above the state average. However, none of the First Nations population speaks a First Nations language.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 16.9% of households. Most homes contain between two and three people.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 95.5% having three or more bedrooms. Separate houses are far more common than the national average, and 35.9% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport access is a standout feature, with 17 stops and 6 routes serving the area. While 66.8% of people drive to work, the number of people using public transport is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 29% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas also fall well below the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is also a little above the national average, with many residents working in health care, retail and construction.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, but grocery stores and health services are far less accessible than in the rest of the state.