Kwinana Beach

The population is much older than the state and national average, with 23.8% being seniors. There are no children under 15 in the area, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Birthplace diversity is high, as 35.7% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

While 9.5% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the community (47.6%) has no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

The area is well qualified, with 26.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these qualifications are in engineering and IT.

Income levels are mixed; while the typical family income is a little above the national figure, the typical household income is far below the state average. However, 24.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of residents. Interestingly, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

The community has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 13.5%, far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering and unpaid care are much lower than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Typical weekly rents are a little above the national average at $423, but typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the state average.

The area has an exceptionally high number of public transport stops and departures per 1,000 people, far above the state average, though all services are bus-based.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Only 41.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from parks, schools, and health services.