Noranda

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 24.5% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 15.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Born overseas, 39.1% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Cultural diversity is high, with 31.1% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. This includes 6.5% who speak Vietnamese and 5.1% who speak Italian.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 25.6% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 60.1% of adults completing Year 12, which is a little above the national average. About 23% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,632, which is a little below the Western Australian figure. However, 22.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

A little more than the state average, 29% of people have a long-term health condition. About 5.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas.

Participation in volunteering is lower than in most areas at 13.6%. Around 13.4% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. The 40% Year 12 completion rate is well above the state figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 58.5% of families are couples with children.

Home ownership is very high, with 46.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most dwellings are large, with 91.2% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is very accessible, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While most people still drive, 3.2% commute via public transport, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.3% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is typical for the area at 61%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within 15 minutes of a park and 96.4% within 15 minutes of a school, both far above the state average.