Peppermint Grove Beach

The area is far older than most, with 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, at 19.9%, and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 19.9% of people were born overseas—which is much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the Western Australian and national rates.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below both the state and national figures.

More than half of the population (50.8%) reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the state average, and many residents have backgrounds in engineering, management, and health.

Wealth is high here, with typical household incomes above the national figure and 26.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas; only 2.1% need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average of 5.8%.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with 21.2% of people volunteering and a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of housework than the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, but those who live here are far older and earn far more than the state and national averages.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 50.5% having children. Very few people live alone compared to the national average, and one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 93.6% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 41% of houses owned outright, far above the state figure.

The community is highly dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle, and the drive to the city takes about two hours.

Movement into the area is relatively common, with 37.4% of people moving in during the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much lower here than in most areas, at 53%. Those who work are often professionals in health or education, and the unemployment rate of 2.6% is lower than the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, though some residents can reach a park.