Pearsall

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 21.8% of people being children under 15. Seniors make up only 9.7% of the population, which is well below both state and national levels.

Pearsall has a very diverse population, with 36.3% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Much higher than most similar areas, 20.9% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is a little above the state figure, though slightly below the national average.

Religious views are split, with 43.9% of people identifying as Christian and 41.7% reporting no religion. Hinduism is the most common non-Christian faith at 5.6%.

The area is well-qualified, with 63.9% of residents having completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,042 a week. This is a little above the Western Australian figure of $1,815.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 24.3% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Many residents are active in the home, with 35.2% caring for children unpaid, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Pearsall have a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical age for First Nations people here is 29.

Families are common here, with 63.7% of homes being couples with children. Because of this, homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household.

Large homes dominate, as 96.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. However, only 16.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the state average.

Most people drive to work, and 46.9% of homes have two vehicles. While 87.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, only 3% of residents use it to commute.

The area is quite mobile, with 40.4% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is a little above the state average.

Employment is very strong, with 75.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Most people work full-time, particularly in health, construction, and retail.

Pearsall is very walkable, with 96.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key services. This is far above the state average, especially for access to groceries and health services.