Quindalup

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 23.3% of people aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 21.5% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Over half the population (50.6%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure.

The area is highly educated, with 24.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.6% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly personal income is $840, which is higher than in most similar areas. High earners are also well represented, with 14.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents generally enjoy good health; the proportions of people with long-term health conditions or mental health conditions are both lower than the national figures.

Volunteerism is very high at 24.6%, far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

First Nations residents are few in number, and the typical personal income for this group is $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 54.2% of households, while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $400 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $2,200. About 42% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average.

The area is very car-reliant, with 55.7% of workers driving to work. Despite having a high number of public transport stops, only 1.1% of people use these services to commute.

The community is quite mobile, as 38.7% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

Unemployment is very low at 1.5%, though the proportion of full-time employment is far below the state and national averages.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.