Robinson

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over. This older profile is reflected in the household types, as 31.9% are couples without children.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common. While 16.7% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents—56.2%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

About half of adults have completed Year 12, though those with a bachelor degree or higher (13.3%) are far fewer than in the general state population.

Typical weekly household income is $1,795, which is about the same as the national figure. A higher than usual 21.6% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents generally report good health, with 25.7% having a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.

This is a highly active community, with 26.3% of people volunteering—a figure far above the state and national averages. Residents are also more likely to perform unpaid housework and care for children than most other areas.

The First Nations population is small, but typical personal income for this group is $1,062, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much less common here than in other areas, making up only 4.7% of families.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 94.2% of dwellings. A far higher than average 44.4% of these homes are owned outright, and 88.4% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Only 2.1% of people use public transport to get to work.

Movement into the area is steady, with 34.3% of people moving in over the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

About 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work. Common industries include construction, health care, and retail, while managers are the most common occupation.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. Most homes have no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.