Pegs Creek

The community is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 33 and very few seniors. About 10.5% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the state average.

Over a quarter of residents were born overseas, though this is still well below the Western Australian figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, with Filipino heritage also appearing in the breakdown.

About 15.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.

No religion is the most common response for 42% of residents, a figure that is well above the national average and about the same as the state.

Qualifications in engineering and management are common, yet the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly incomes are far above the national figure, with the typical personal income reaching $1,451. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more each week, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Residents enjoy very good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities compared to the rest of the country.

Participation in unpaid care and housework is among the lowest for this level. Similarly, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community here is among the largest at this level and is doing well financially, with typical personal incomes far above the national figure. A high 16.2% speak a First Nations language.

Living arrangements are varied, with 34.7% of people living alone, a figure well above the national average. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 58%.

Renting is very common, with 57.2% of households renting, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rents are $367, and homes owned outright are far less common than elsewhere.

Most people rely on cars, with only 1.2% commuting by public transport. Working from home is also very rare here, falling far below the national figure.

The population is highly transient, with 53.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 72.9%, and the unemployment rate is quite low. Mining and construction are the two biggest industries for local workers.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, far exceeding state averages. While the area is considered somewhat walkable, there is a total lack of public transport stops.