Pink Lake

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 43. However, it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 at 21.4%, and a significantly higher number of people in de facto relationships.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 82.2% of residents. While a slightly higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, the figure is far below the Western Australian and national averages.

A majority of residents report having no religion, at 52.9%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and well above the state average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 41.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly incomes for households ($1,817) and individuals ($851) are higher than in most similar areas and sit around the state and national averages. A significant 14.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community is healthier than most, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (2.2%) and a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24% of people volunteering, a figure well above the state and national averages. Unpaid childcare is also more frequent than in most similar areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.0% of the population. This group experiences significant economic gaps, with typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates well below the national average.

Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (60.7%) and a lower-than-usual rate of people living alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 40.6% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 12.4% of households.

Car use is essential, as 68.9% of people drive to work and only 1.2% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and working from home is much less common than across Australia.

The population is relatively stable, with 27% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.1% of the community.

Full-time employment is strong at 60.6%, which is higher than in most similar areas. The workforce is largely concentrated in construction, retail, and health care, with many working as technicians and tradespeople.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.4. Most homes are far from public transport, schools, and health services, with almost no residents living within a 15-minute walk of a 'complete' neighbourhood.