Mount Lawley

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. While children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the population—well below the state average—there is a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of Australia.

Over 31% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 37.1%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

About 16.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the Western Australian average.

Nearly half of the population (49.7%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level at 76.2%.

Incomes are significantly higher than typical areas, with 33.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $3,162 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

About 10.4% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the state and national figures. This is offset by a lower rate of long-term health conditions compared to most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the proportion of people providing unpaid childcare or housework is well below the state average.

There are 91 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older and has a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate than those in most other areas.

Living arrangements are diverse, with 34.4% of people living alone—much higher than most areas. Small households are common, with only 2.2 people per home on average.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, making up 36.6% of homes. Detached houses are far less common than the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

Public transport use is very high, with 12.1% of people commuting this way—well above the national figure. Residents have excellent access to transit, with a typical one-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The community is quite mobile, as 45.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.4% of the population.

A high proportion of adults (70.0%) are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce.

With a walkability score of 8.3, this area is a walker's paradise. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or public transport.