Oakford

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, a higher proportion than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 20.8% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas, although this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of residents. Those using another language at home represent 6.3% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state average.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 46.3%, a figure that is well above both the Western Australian and national averages. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. However, the area has a high number of schools within 3km compared to similar places.

This is a wealthy area where typical weekly household income is $2,451, well above the state figure of $1,815. About 33.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.7% of people, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Unpaid care for children is common here, with 31.7% of people providing this support—well above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteers make up 17.3% of the community.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the state average of $481. This group is far younger than the state and national typical age of 24.

Homes here are large, with 3.2 people per home, which is among the highest for its level. Only 10% of people live alone, a figure far below the state average of 25.4%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.7% of dwellings. Renting is very rare at only 5%, and most homes are large, with 95.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Car use is essential as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 32.5% owning four or more.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also few at 1.5%.

The workforce is active, with 68.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include construction and health care.

Oakford is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.