Maddington

The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figure of 38. Children under 15 are much more common here than in most areas, while seniors make up a smaller share of the population than usual.

Born overseas, 44.6% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Filipino, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 40.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and it means more people here speak little or no English compared to most areas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; those with no religion make up 28.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith, followed by Islam at 14.7%.

While 50.3% of residents finished Year 12, this is well below the state average. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is also well below the state and national figures.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas. The typical family earns $1,603 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120, and very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A slightly higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national figure.

Participation in volunteering is much lower here than in most areas, at 10.3%. This is also seen in unpaid housework and care, which are both well below the national figures.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a high proportion speaking a traditional language. However, the unemployment rate for this group is far above the national figure at 23.8%.

Families are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 87.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While many have mortgages, the proportion of homes owned outright is much lower than in most areas.

The area is well-served by public transport, with more stops per person than most areas and 4.2% of people using it to commute. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the country.

The community is quite mobile, with 36.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most other areas.

Unemployment is much higher than most areas at 8.2%. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction, with a high number of technicians and tradespeople.

Maddington is very walkable, with almost all homes within a short walk of public transport or a park. Most residents can reach health services and schools on foot, though access to groceries is lower than the state average.