Mundaring

Mundaring is an older community where the typical resident is 50, far older than the Western Australian average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 26.9% of the population, a figure that is about the same as the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with English accounting for 51.8%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents, with 92.4% using only English at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people using another language.

Almost half of the community (48.4%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.6%.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the national average of 26.3%. Qualifications in engineering and management are particularly common.

Typical household and family incomes are higher than in most similar areas and sit about the same as the national figures. About 23.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.7% of residents. This is well above the state average and is consistent with the area's older population, as 6.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Civic participation is high, with 21.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Mundaring have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.2%, which is far above the national figure of 37.0%. Median personal incomes for this group are also far above the national average.

Family structures are typical for the region, with 52.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. About 22.8% of residents live alone.

The housing market is dominated by detached houses, with 92.2% of homes being separate dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 45.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

While most people drive to work, Mundaring has one of the highest numbers of public transport stops per 1,000 people in the state. However, it takes a typical resident 31 minutes to walk to the nearest stop.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

About 55.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average of 63.9%. The most common industries for local workers are education and health care.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or parks. Most residents are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.