Mindarie

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While 15.9% of the population are children, the community has a much lower rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Mindarie has a very high proportion of people born overseas at 52.8%, far above the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common birthplace at 26.2%, followed by South Africa at 7.5%.

While 11.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state and national figures. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.8%.

About 39.3% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Over half the population, 52.8%, identify as Christian.

Residents are well qualified, with 64.0% completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. There is also a strong presence of higher education, with 21.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

This is a high-income area where the typical weekly household income is $2,555, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 36.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, among the highest at this level.

The community is generally healthy, with 24.7% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 6.4% report a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than in many other areas, with only 13.0% of people volunteering and 9.5% providing unpaid care.

The First Nations community here is small but highly successful, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a Year 12 completion rate of 80.6%, far above the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Most are families, as only 13.2% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.

Detached houses are very common, and 92.0% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Because of this, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,362 is much higher than in most areas.

While most people drive, the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes. However, the transit time to the city is 74 minutes, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area is quite mobile, with 36.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.3% of the population.

There is a strong work culture here, with 69.3% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail.

The suburb is quite walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents also live within a short walk of public transport and schools.