Palmyra

The typical resident is 39, which is younger than most similar areas. About 18.4% of the population are children, and de facto relationships are more common here than in most areas, at 15.0%.

Born overseas accounts for 24.7% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%.

English is the main language for 86.4% of people, but 9.6% use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas.

A majority of residents have no religion at 51.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are very high, with 35.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state's 23.8%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 68.4%.

The area is quite prosperous, with a typical family income of $2,516 a week, which is a little above the state figure. About 18.0% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a result well above the national average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas at 9.6%. However, 66.6% of people report having no long-term health conditions at all.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, with 29.6% of people providing this support. Volunteering is also well above the national figure at 18.2%.

There are 105 First Nations people in the area. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 41.6%, which is well above the state average of 32.5%.

Many people live alone here, at 36.3%, which is far above the state's 25.4%. One-parent families are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Smaller homes are the norm, as three-bedroom houses are far less common than across Western Australia. Detached houses make up only 57.1% of dwellings, among the lowest for its level.

Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and there are 23 stops in the area. Only 7.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.1% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, at 68.3%. Health care, social assistance, and education are the most common industries for local workers.

Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. Nearly 99% of homes are also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.