Marangaroo

The typical resident is 39, which is younger than in most similar areas. About 18.2% of the population are children under 15, a figure that aligns with both the state and national averages.

A strong overseas connection defines the area, with 38.5% of people born abroad, well above the Western Australian figure. Vietnamese, Italian, and English are among the most common ancestries alongside Australian.

Language diversity is high, with 36.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 8.9% of residents speak little or no English.

About 45.6% of residents identify as Christian, while 32.7% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well below the national average.

While a higher proportion of residents have completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, those with a bachelor degree or higher (13.5%) are far below the state and national figures.

Household incomes are generally lower than the state average, with a typical weekly family income of $1,763. Only 5.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 29.2% of people. Additionally, 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 9.8%, well below the state figure. Unpaid housework and child care rates are also generally lower than the national average.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. While Year 12 completion is well above the national average, the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 17.4%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (60.4%) and a higher rate of one-parent families than the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses (90.5%), with 94.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average, and 33.2% of these homes are owned outright.

Public transport access is very high, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 70.5% of people still rely on a car to get to work.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (25.9%) is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.4% of the population.

Unemployment is much higher than in most areas at 7.2%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and construction.

The suburb is quite walkable, with 88% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily walk to a park, school, or health service within 15 minutes.