Perth

This is a young area; children under 15 are far less common than in the rest of the state. De facto relationships are much more frequent here than the national figure, and many residents are young adults aged 25 to 44.

Overseas birthplaces are very common, with 49.9% of people born abroad, far above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 34.9% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the state and national figures. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

People with no religion are more common here than in most areas, making up 47.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 44.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold qualifications in management, commerce, or engineering.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, and 20.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week. Typical family and household incomes are also higher than in most other areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than elsewhere, which is consistent with the very low number of children in the area.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average, and their personal incomes are far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are mostly small, with 44.1% of people living alone—far above the national figure. Small households are the norm, as the typical home holds only 1.8 people.

Renting is very common, with 65.6% of households renting, far above the state average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is far above the national average, and 23.4% of homes have no car. This is supported by a high number of transit stops and a very short commute to the city centre.

The population is highly mobile, with 65.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes a very high number of recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with a high proportion of full-time professional and managerial roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and parks, far exceeding state averages.