Rottnest Island

The typical resident is 33, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 6.6% of the population, and seniors aged 65 and over are far below state and national levels at 3.6%.

People born overseas make up 39.8% of the population, a figure far above the national average. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there is a significant Irish and Scottish presence.

About 18.1% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is consistent with the high number of overseas-born residents, though only 1.8% speak little or no English.

Religion is less common here than in many other areas, with 43.4% of residents reporting no religion. This is about the same as the Western Australian figure.

The community is well qualified, with 67.1% having finished Year 12, well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, often in management, commerce or hospitality.

Typical weekly personal income is $1,112, which is well above the national figure. However, high-earners are rare, as only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

Residents are in very good health; those with a long-term condition are far below the national figure at 12.0%. No one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is uncommon here, with far fewer people caring for children or doing housework than in the rest of the state. Interestingly, people who served in the Defence Force are a little more common than the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Living alone is very common, with 41.0% of people in single-person homes, far above the national average. Because of this, homes are small, with a typical size of 1.9 people.

Rental properties are far more common than elsewhere, making up 54.1% of homes. Rent is remarkably low at a typical $113 per week, and no one owns their home outright.

Cars are rare, as 88.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national average. Most people get to work by walking (45.2%) or riding a bicycle (23.8%).

The population is highly transient, with 61.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Working life is very active, with 85.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Most people work in accommodation and food services, reflecting the island's tourism nature.

The area is considered car-dependent with almost no access to groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, 90.1% of homes are within a short walk of a park.