Quinns Rocks

The area is much younger than most similar places, with a typical age of 38 and a small senior population of 10.9%, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%. Families are common here, and de facto relationships are slightly more frequent than in the rest of the state.

A significant 40.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. While English, Australian, Irish and Scottish ancestries are most common, the community is notably international.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. While more people use another language at home compared to most similar areas, the rate is still far below the Western Australian and national figures.

A majority of residents identify as having no religion (51.3%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.2%.

Most residents have completed Year 12, with a rate that is a little above the state average. While those with bachelor degrees are fewer than the national average, the area is served by a high number of schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, reaching $2,077. This is reflected in the fact that 25% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is generally healthy, with fewer people needing help for daily activities or living with long-term health conditions than is typical for most areas.

Many residents are active in the home, with 31.3% caring for children unpaid—well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people who volunteer is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large for this level, though they experience a much higher unemployment rate (28.6%) than the state and national averages. The typical First Nations resident is noticeably younger, at 19 years old.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (62.5%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state average.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 96.1% of dwellings being detached. Almost all homes (94%) have three or more bedrooms, and 53.1% are owned with a mortgage.

Most people drive to work, but the area has a high number of public transport stops. While the drive to the city is relatively short at 29 minutes, the transit time is much higher at 78 minutes.

The area is moderately mobile, with 37% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is slightly below the Western Australian and national rates.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work (70.1%), which is well above the national figure. Local industries are led by construction and healthcare.

Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. However, the area is far below the national average for walking distance to groceries and health services.