Orana

This is a young community where the typical resident is 38. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (7.3%) compared to the state and national figures.

While 18% of people were born overseas—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is still well below the Western Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

About 9.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the national figure.

A majority of the community (53.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 35.8% completing Year 12.

Household incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $1,359 and only 6.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 36.6% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.3% report a mental health condition, both figures being much higher than most areas.

Community participation is generally in line with the state, though the volunteer rate of 14.3% is lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face economic hardship with a typical personal income of $405, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a very high rate of one-parent families (25.8%) and a much higher number of people living alone (35%) compared to the state average.

Renters are common here, making up 38% of households. Most people live in separate houses, with 81.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

Cars are the primary way to get around, but the area is well-served by public transport stops, with 99.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area is relatively mobile, with 36.5% of the population having moved house in the last five years.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.9%) compared to the state average, and the unemployment rate of 5.9% is much higher than in most similar areas.

Orana is highly walkable, with 88.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 81.1% near a school, though access to health services is very limited.