Piara Waters

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with very few seniors and a high proportion of children. This youthfulness is reflected in the typical age of 31, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Piara Waters is far more diverse than the rest of the state, with 50.1% of people born overseas. Indian (17.5%) and Chinese (10.0%) are the most common ancestries after English and Australian.

Reflecting its international population, 45.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the national average. Punjabi, Mandarin, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; only 30.7% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 37.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 77.5% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above state and national levels.

Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with a typical household earning $2,477 per week. Around 32.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure.

The community is in good health, with only 14.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 46.1% of people providing this support, far above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Piara Waters are noticeably younger and have a much higher typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate compared to state and national figures.

Homes tend to be large, with 3.2 people per household, far above the national average of 2.5. Most residents live as couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 98.2% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is dominated by mortgages, as only 8.1% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, with 67.3% driving to work and very few working from home. While public transport use is a little below the state average, the area has a high number of bus stops.

The area has seen significant movement, with 51.8% of people moving house in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also make up 11.8% of the population.

Workforce participation is very high at 80.2%, far above the national average. Full-time employment is also much higher than in most similar areas.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or transport, the area is less walkable for daily needs, with only 32.2% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries.