Kinross

The community is younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and a much lower proportion of seniors compared to the national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 45.4% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestry at 50.8%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

While 8.8% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the Western Australian average. Most residents speak English only, and very few—just 0.7%—speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (49.0%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.9%.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in most other areas. While 19.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state and national figures.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,420 a week. This is a wealthy pocket where 28.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions affect 26.0% of people, which is slightly lower than the national figure. Mental health is the most reported condition, affecting 8.5% of the population.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid childcare (32.1%), which is well above the national average. However, the rate of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. They also have higher Year 12 completion rates (48.0%) and much higher personal incomes than those in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (65.6%) and a very low number of people living alone.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 97.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, and typical weekly rents are higher than the state average at $405.

Public transport use for commuting is among the highest for its level, supported by 42 stops. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and the drive time to the city is much lower than in most similar areas.

Migration is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.5% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, at 72.5%. Full-time employment is high, with many residents working in health care, construction, and retail.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Nearly all residents can reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes.