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North Perth
3 km²
A staggering 45.4% of adults in North Perth hold a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding the national figure. This highly educated community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a high proportion of young professionals. It is a wealthy, urban area where many residents rent or pay high mortgages for smaller homes. The neighborhood is defined by its exceptional connectivity and a mobile population that frequently moves and uses public transport.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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North Perth is a young area with a typical resident aged 38. It has fewer children and seniors than most areas, and a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than the national figure.
Nearly 30% of the population was born overseas, which is a little above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.
The area is linguistically diverse, with 18.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, and Italian is the most common non-English language.
Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with 74.4% of residents completing Year 12. This far exceeds both the state and national figures.
Incomes are very high here, with the typical family earning $3,161 a week, well above the national figure. About a quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.7% of residents. This is a little above both the state and national figures.
Volunteering is common, with 19.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. However, far fewer people spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework compared to most areas.
The First Nations community here is older than average, with a typical age of 38. This group also has a higher Year 12 completion rate and personal income compared to the state and national figures.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $400 is a little above the state average. Mortgage payments are also very high, averaging $2,473 a month.
Public transport use is very high, with 11.7% of people commuting this way, far above the national figure. Many residents live without a car, and the area has a high number of bus routes and stops.
The population is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Professional and technical roles are the most common, consistent with the high level of university qualifications in the community.
This area is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.