Lower King

The area is far older than most, with 23.3% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. This age profile is reflected in the typical resident being 48 years old.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 18.4% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the state and national figures.

A majority of residents do not follow a religion, at 55.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While the area has a higher rate of bachelor degrees and Year 12 completions than most similar areas, these figures remain well below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,448, which is a little below the national figure and well below the Western Australian average.

Long-term health conditions are a little more common here than across Australia, with 29.4% of people reporting one, most often arthritis.

Volunteering is very common, with 23.1% of people pitching in, a rate well above the national figure. This is consistent with a higher number of people providing unpaid care and doing housework.

First Nations people make up 3.8% of the population. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 21.4%, which is well above the national figure.

Family life is common here, with 52.7% of homes being couples with children, and far fewer people living alone than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.8% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very strong, as 45.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 73.1% of workers driving to work and very few people using public transport for their commute.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, with a workforce concentrated in health care, education, and construction.

Lower King is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.