Middle Swan

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most places, at 6.7%. The typical resident is 39, which is slightly older than the state and national figures.

Born overseas, 28.8% of residents come from other countries, which is a little above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high here, with 22.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the Western Australian figure, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English is about the same as the national average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 47.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 39.2% of the population, which is well below the state figure.

Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with a workforce focused on trades, as the most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,316, which is well below both the state and national figures. Only 11.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.6% of people. This includes a higher than average rate of mental health conditions at 10.3%.

Volunteering is much lower than in most areas, at 12.6%. About 13% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 32.5% speaking a First Nations language, far above the state average. However, the unemployment rate for this group is well above the national figure at 21.8%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 22.2% of households. People living alone are also more frequent, at 30.8%.

Separate houses are the dominant dwelling type at 85.4%, far above the national figure. While 28.7% of homes are rented, 29.2% are owned outright, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area is exceptionally well served by public transport, with some of the highest numbers of stops and routes at this level. Despite this, 65.5% of people still rely on driving a car to get to work.

About 33.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.2% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, or construction, with technicians and trades being the most common occupations.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 86.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 23.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk.