Middleton Beach

The area is significantly older than most, with 35.4% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English ancestry is the most common at 53.8%, followed by Australian at 38.9%. While 16.1% of people were born overseas, this is far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%.

English is the primary language for 91.8% of residents. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 45.2%. This is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 29.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well above the state average. About 58.3% of adults completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $974, which is a little above the national figure. High earners are common here, with 18.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common than elsewhere, affecting 32.4% of people. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with 28.0% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of people providing unpaid care compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is small, with 11 people. However, typical personal and household incomes for this group are far above the state and national figures.

Small households are the norm, with 37.3% of people living alone. This is far above the national average and consistent with the high number of seniors.

Home ownership is strong, with 47.3% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, though 32.0% of households are renting.

While public transport stops are plentiful and very close to homes, only 1.7% of people use it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, with 66.8% driving to work.

The area is quite dynamic, with 42.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 14.8%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here (55.3%) compared to the national figure. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and hospitality.

Residents are within a 15-minute walk of parks and public transport, but have no nearby groceries or health services. The walkability score is 4.3, which is a little below the state average.