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Leeming
7 km²
Far more residents in Leeming hold university degrees than the state or national average, reflecting a highly qualified community. This is a wealthy, established suburb where people generally earn more and live in large, family-oriented homes. With a typical resident aged 42, the area is noticeably older than the rest of Australia. It is a diverse place with a strong international presence, characterized by high incomes and an exceptional level of walkability to local services.
Leeming's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and Australia. About 20.2% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the state figure.
Leeming is very diverse, with 36.6% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese at 14%.
About 20.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious patterns are similar to the state, with 43.3% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are very high here, with 35.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 23.8%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas at 71.2%.
The community is wealthy, with a typical weekly family income of $2,603, which is a little above the national figure. About 34.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the state and national averages.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most similar areas. Only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities.
Community participation is strong, with 33.4% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. About 18.5% of residents also volunteer their time.
While the First Nations population is small, those who live here have much higher typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state average.
Families are the norm here, with 64.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the average home is larger, with 2.8 people per household.
Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A high 46.2% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure.
Leeming has excellent transit access, with 77 public transport stops and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Most households are well-equipped, with 49% owning two vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, with 28.7% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is highly active, with a higher proportion of adults working or looking for work than most areas. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care and education.
The suburb is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. 77% of residents can reach health services on foot within 15 minutes, far above the state average.