Rossmoyne

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 48 and nearly 30% of people aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.3% of the population, which is well below the Western Australian figure.

Rossmoyne has a very high proportion of overseas-born residents at 44.6%, far above the national figure. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 28.7% of people using a language other than English at home, well above the national figure. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 47.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.2% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Education levels are very high, with 42% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 72.4% having completed Year 12, both far above the national average.

The area is wealthy, with 36.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical family income is $2,874, significantly higher than the national typical of $2,120.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities (7.8%) compared to most areas, which is consistent with the large population of seniors. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.5% of residents.

Participation in the community is high, with 22.4% of residents volunteering, well above the national figure. About 28.8% of people provide unpaid care for children.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $433, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children (66.8%), while one-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is high, with the typical weekly rent of $465 sitting among the highest for similar areas.

The area is well served by public transport, with 19 stops and 6 routes. While 60.9% of people drive to work, 13.9% work from home, which is well above the state average.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.6% of the population.

A high number of residents work as professionals (39.5%) or managers (16.4%). However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the state and national figures.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.