Peppermint Grove

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population, which is well above the figures for Western Australia and Australia.

English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are most common here. About 27.1% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains about the same as the national figure.

English is the main language for 86.2% of the community. While 10.2% of people use another language at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.5% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national figure and well below the state average.

Residents are exceptionally well-qualified, with 47.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the school-leaving rate, with 84.3% completing Year 12.

Peppermint Grove is among the wealthiest areas in the country, with a typical family earning $5,012 weekly. This is far above the national figure of $2,120, and 37.3% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.

The community enjoys better health than most areas, with only 23.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 30.5% of people participating—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also more frequent than in most similar areas.

There are 28 First Nations people living in the area. This group is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of just 15 years, and they earn much more than First Nations people in other similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 64.2% of households. This helps explain why homes are larger, with a typical 2.7 people per home, which is slightly higher than the state and national figures.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 83.4% having three or more bedrooms. Half of all homes are owned outright, and while rents are well above the state average, typical mortgage payments are among the highest in the country at $4,167 a month.

The area is very well served by public transport, with 12 stops and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest one. While 56.7% of people drive to work, 16.1% work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.6% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many working in health or professional services. However, full-time employment at 52.5% is well below the national figure.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and health services. This high level of accessibility is far above the state average.