Medina

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. There are far fewer children under 15 here than in most other areas, at just 15.2%.

About 27% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the Western Australian average.

English is the main language for 82.9% of residents. While 9.4% use another language at home—which is much higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.

Over half of the population (51.8%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 44.7%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,062 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with a long-term health condition affecting 36.1% of people and mental health conditions affecting 15.1%, both far above the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas at 12%. However, 3.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than in most similar places.

First Nations residents make up a larger group than in about 86% of similar areas. Unemployment for this group is among the highest at this level, reaching 36.8%.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 41.2% of people living alone and 26.6% of families being one-parent households, both figures far above the state average.

Most people live in separate houses, but rental rates are well above the state average at 33.4%. Typical weekly rent is $270, which is well below the national figure.

Public transport use is higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of stops. However, 8.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The area has seen some movement, with 36.1% of people moving in the last five years, though this is a little below the state average.

Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 12.8%, well above the state average of 5.1%. Only 55.9% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is very walkable for basic services, with 99.7% of homes within 15 minutes of a park and 97.6% near a school, although almost no one can walk to groceries.