Riverton

Families with children are common here, with 20.8% of the population under 15, which is a little above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, and the area has a smaller proportion of seniors and people in de facto relationships than most similar places.

International roots are very prominent, with 52.9% of residents born overseas, far above the 27.7% national average. Chinese, English, and Indian ancestries are the most common backgrounds in the community.

Language diversity is very high, as 47.7% of people use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national rate of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with only 32.9% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 40.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. School completion is also very high, with 73.8% of residents finishing Year 12.

Household incomes are generally high, and 26.5% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical family earns $2,215 weekly.

Residents here enjoy better health than most, with long-term health conditions affecting only 21.2% of people, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community involvement is strong, as 20.6% of people volunteer, well above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also very common, involving 32.9% of the population.

There are 38 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households earn $1,874, which is well above the Western Australian average.

Homes tend to be larger and fuller than in most areas, with an average of 2.9 people per household. About 71.1% of households are couples with children.

Large family homes are the norm, with 93.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,000.

The area is very well served by public transport, with a high number of bus stops and a short 6-minute walk to the nearest one. However, only 8.1% of people work from home, far below the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 42.5% of residents moving in the last five years, which is higher than the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.1% of the community.

Most adults are working or looking for work, with 64.0% in the labour force. Many residents work as professionals in health care, education, or technical fields.

Riverton is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport. This accessibility is far above the state average.