Mira Mar

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 24.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

About 19.3% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 46.1% and 36.6% respectively.

English is the primary language for 85.6% of the community. While 7.7% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents report no religion at 54.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.5%.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 53.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,299 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 15.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, also well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.2% of people. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent at 11.9%, well above the national figure of 8.8%.

The community is highly active in volunteering at 23.7%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is lower than most areas at 23.4%.

First Nations residents have a personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure of $540. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, far below the national average.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 38.7% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the average home size of 2.1 people is much lower than most areas.

Separate houses make up 84% of dwellings, far above the national average. While 36.8% of homes are owned outright, 36.1% of households rent, which is well above the state figure.

Public transport access is strong, with 95.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 8.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.7% of people moving in the last five years, well above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.6% of the population.

Health care and social assistance are the top employers, representing 21.8% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.1. Most residents enjoy excellent access to local amenities, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.