Mullaloo

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While children under 15 make up a higher share of the population than most areas at 19.7%, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very low at 0.3%.

Mullaloo has a very international feel, with 35.6% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English ancestry is the most common at 49.0%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 89.9% of the community. While 7.1% of people use another language at home—which is higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages.

Many residents have moved away from traditional faith, with 46.7% reporting no religion. This is well above the figures for both Western Australia and Australia, though Christianity remains common at 46.4%.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 65.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,771, well above the national figure of $2,120. This prosperity is clear, as 36.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the state average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 23.0% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%, and the rate of people needing help with daily activities is also lower than most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.9% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also a bit more common than in the rest of the state.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. This group is older than the state average, with a typical age of 31, and reports a typical personal income of $1,083, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (66.9%) and a very low rate of people living alone compared to the state average.

The landscape is dominated by large houses, with 96.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 37.0% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face high typical monthly payments of $2,383.

Most people drive to work, but the area is very well served by public transport, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. The drive time to the city is 21 minutes, which is much lower than most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 33.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.3% of the population.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work (70.4%), which is well above the national average. Many are employed in construction, health, and education.

Mullaloo is very walkable, with 84.1% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. This is far above the state average, meaning most residents can easily reach groceries, schools, and parks on foot.