Piesse Brook

The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 47 and 21% of people aged 65 or over. Despite this, children under 15 make up 21% of the population, which is much higher than in most other areas.

About 18.2% of residents were born overseas, though this is far below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. Most people claim English (45.8%) or Australian (37.9%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. While a slightly higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

More than half the population (55.1%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.9%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and the area has a much higher school advantage score than most other places.

Wealth is a standout feature here, as 50.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly personal income is $918, which is a little above the national average.

Health figures are mostly typical for its level, with 27.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those with a mental health condition (7.0%) are slightly fewer than in most other areas.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 21.2% providing unpaid care and 23.0% volunteering, both of which are well above the national average. This includes a high rate of people caring for children unpaid.

There are five First Nations people in the area. This small group is far older and earns a much higher typical personal income ($900) than First Nations people across Western Australia.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (63.8%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state.

Housing is dominated by large detached houses, with 94% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, as 46.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops within the area, and it takes about 83 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

About 58.8% of adults are working or looking for work, with a professional workforce where 30.9% are professionals and 19.1% are managers. Mining is the most common industry, employing 11.7% of the workforce.

Walking is difficult due to a steep average terrain slope of 15.9%. The area is very car-dependent, with almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.