Mandogalup

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 31. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than usual, while the proportion of seniors is much lower than in most other areas.

Born overseas at a rate well above the national figure, 34.4% of residents were born in another country. English, Australian, Irish, Scottish and Italian ancestries are the most common.

A much higher than average share of residents use another language at home, at 22.7%. Despite this diversity, no residents report speaking little or no English.

The area is more likely than most to have no religion, accounting for 45.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 27.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 60.6% having completed Year 12, both figures being above the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical household earning $2,277 a week. This is well above both the Western Australian figure of $1,815 and the national figure of $1,746.

While fewer people have long-term health conditions compared to most areas, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions at 11.7%, which is well above the state average.

A high proportion of residents perform unpaid housework and child care, and there is a higher than average number of people who have served in the Defence Force. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level.

The First Nations population is very small, and those present are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 67 and much higher than average personal incomes.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children or couples without children. Very few people live alone here, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 88.2% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgages are common, as 66.7% of homes are owned with a loan, while no one in the area rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. It is a long walk to the nearest transit stop, which takes about 65 minutes.

The community is highly mobile, with 64% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far above the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a much higher share of full-time workers than the state average. Many residents work as professionals or in technicians and trades roles.

The area is rated as car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, most residents live within a short walk of a park.