Pelican Point

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 53 and nearly 30% of residents aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

While 20.7% of residents were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

Most residents speak only English at home, and the 7.8% who use another language is far below the state and national figures. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

About 60.8% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.4%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, with 19.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this remains well below the national average of 26.3%.

The community is quite prosperous, as the typical weekly household income of $1,967 is higher than most areas. A striking 27.3% of households earn over $3,000 a week, which is well above the national average.

Health patterns are typical for the region, though those needing help with daily activities (3.7%) are slightly fewer than the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas, with 20.5% participating. Unpaid housework is also more common here, sitting well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the state and national figures of 24.

The area is dominated by couples, with 53.7% having children and 40.8% without. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Homes are typically large, with 95.8% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 47.8% of houses are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.9% of people driving to work. Only 0.9% use public transport, and very few people (5.7%) work from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.9% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas (2.6%) are far fewer than in the rest of the state.

About 57.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries for those employed are construction, health care, and retail.

Daily life is mostly car-dependent, as no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries. While almost everyone is near a park, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.