Mahomets Flats

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state average. While the typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure, children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for around 40%. About 15.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 85.5% of people. While 7.7% use another language at home—a higher rate than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 47.5% of people identifying as Christian and 41.4% reporting no religion, a figure slightly below the Western Australian average.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 43% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $888, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,406, which is well below the Western Australian average of $1,815.

More people here need help with daily activities and report mental health conditions compared to most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.7% of residents, matching the national figure.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas, at 12.9%. This is also well below the state average of 15.9%.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state and have much higher typical personal incomes, reaching $949. The unemployment rate for this group is 10%, which is well below the state figure.

The area is defined by unusual household patterns, with a far higher number of people living alone (38.6%) and one-parent families (22.5%) than in most similar areas. Consequently, there are fewer people per home than usual.

Renting is far more common here than across the state, at 38%. While most homes are large—with 81.8% having three or more bedrooms—typical weekly rent at $250 is well below the national figure.

Public transport stops are very common, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of one. Despite this, no one commutes by public transport, and 75.2% of workers use a car.

About 37.7% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 2.4%, far below the national figure.

Adults working or looking for work make up 62.8% of the population. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, and education and training.

The area is very walkable, with 99.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. While most residents can easily walk to parks and transport, only 25.6% are within a 15-minute walk of a school.