Nedlands

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than Western Australia and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Over a third of the population was born overseas, a rate well above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

About 17.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 44.4% identifying as Christian and 43.4% reporting no religion, the latter being well above the national figure.

Nedlands is exceptionally well-qualified; 60% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents also completed Year 12, at a rate far above the state average.

Income levels are far above the national average, with a typical family earning $3,803 a week. Nearly 45% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest at this level.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than is typical for most areas. About 69% of the population has no long-term health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the state and national averages. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children.

A small number of First Nations people live here, but their typical personal income is far above the state and national figures. About 15.6% speak a First Nations language.

Families with children make up 65.5% of households. People are less likely to live alone or in one-parent families compared to most other areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $500 and monthly mortgage payments at $3,347, both far above the state and national figures. Over 43% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport use is very high, with 8.7% of people commuting via transit, well above the national figure. It is a well-connected area with a short 9-minute drive to the city.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 13.6% of the population.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional services, and education. The unemployment rate is about the same as the state average.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, public transport, and groceries. This is far above the state average for accessibility.