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Padbury
6 km²
More families and higher incomes than most similar areas make Padbury a prosperous residential hub in the Joondalup region. It is a community of around 8,600 people where children are very common and household wealth is high. The area is distinguished by its high proportion of large, detached homes and a population that is generally well-qualified. This creates a family-oriented atmosphere where most residents enjoy a comfortable standard of living and excellent access to local services.
Padbury's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 43 schools serve Padbury.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 21.3%. De facto relationships are also more common here than in the state or national average.
Born overseas, 31.9% of residents come from other countries, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.
While many residents were born overseas, only 10.9% use a language other than English at home, a figure far below the national average. Only 1.0% of the community speaks little or no English.
A majority of residents (50.7%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.2%.
Educational achievement is high, with 62.5% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. About 26.1% hold a bachelor degree or higher, and the area has a high number of schools.
Weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,390. Around 25.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 35.3% of people providing this care, well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children living in the area.
The First Nations community here is smaller than in many areas, but they have much higher typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state or national figures.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (60.3%), which helps explain why the number of people per home is higher than in most areas.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 96.5% having three or more bedrooms and 92.3% being separate houses. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.
While most people drive to work, the area has a high number of public transport stops and a very high frequency of bus departures. A short 17-minute drive connects residents to the city.
Movement into the area is steady, though the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.3% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.
The suburb is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services within 15 minutes on foot.