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Perth Airport
20 km²
Very few people live and work in Perth Airport, which is a sparsely populated area of just 25 residents. It is a unique pocket where 80% of the population was born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The community is almost entirely made up of young adults aged 25 to 44, with no children or seniors living here. This creates a highly specific demographic profile that differs sharply from the rest of Western Australia.
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The population is exclusively young adults, with 76% aged between 25 and 44. There are no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over, which is far below state and national figures.
Born overseas are 80% of the residents, a figure far above the 27.7% national average. The most common birthplaces are Vietnam at 20% and New Zealand at 16%.
While many residents were born overseas, no one reports using a language other than English at home, which is far below the state average of 18.4%.
No residents report a religious affiliation, which is far below the state figure for people with no religion (42.9%).
No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, and none have completed Year 12, both of which are far below national figures. However, there are 29 schools within 3km.
No residents earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the 12.5% national average.
The area is very healthy by comparison, with no residents reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities, far below state and national levels.
Community participation is extremely low, with no residents reporting that they volunteer or provide unpaid care for children or other people.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than about 60% of similar areas.
Public transport is a major feature, with 15 stops and 9 routes. The number of weekly departures per 1,000 people is far above the Western Australia average.
The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years and no recent arrivals from overseas.
No adults in this area are currently working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4, well below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools.