Mount Melville

The area is far older than the national figure, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the low number of children under 15, which is well below the state average at 13.9%.

About 22% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the Western Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and the 5.5% who use another language at home is higher than in most similar areas. Very few people here speak little or no English.

A majority of residents report no religion at 56.2%, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.3%.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are 12 schools within 3 km, more than about 84% of similar areas.

Typical weekly personal income is $828, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.6% of people. This includes a mental health condition rate of 11.5%, which is well above the state average.

Volunteering is a strong feature of the area, with 22.2% of people helping out—well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a typical personal income of $699, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are typically small, with only 2.0 people per home, well below the state average. This is consistent with the fact that 37.8% of people live alone, far above the national figure.

Separate houses make up 96% of the dwellings, far above the national average. Renting is also more common than in most similar areas, with 31.2% of households renting.

Almost everyone relies on cars, as 0% of the population commutes by public transport. Despite this, 80.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 44.8% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

About 62.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with the most common industries being health care and social assistance. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, slightly below the state average.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with 80.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' hub. Access to health services is particularly strong, far above the state average.