Salter Point

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 26.4% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population, which is well below the Western Australian figure of 19.0%.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Chinese.

About 14.8% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. This is well below the state average of 18.4%, and English remains the dominant language for 80% of the community.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the state; 58.2% of people identify as Christian. Only 30.1% report no religion, which is far below the Western Australian figure of 42.9%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 39.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. School completion is also very high, with 71.2% finishing Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest in the region, with 41.7% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,353 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Reflecting its older population, 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of residents, about the same as the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 26.2% of residents volunteering, a rate far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level at 24.9%.

There are 46 First Nations people in the area, and their typical household income is far above the state and national averages. However, the typical personal income for this group is among the lowest at this level.

Most households are couples with children (64.1%), and homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. Only 7.8% of families are one-parent households, which is well below the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 45.9% are owned outright, far above the state average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,860, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Most residents drive to work, but the area has a very high number of public transport stops compared to similar places. Just 2.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well below the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, though 38.3% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.9% of the community, which is well below the national average.

A large proportion of the workforce are professionals (37.9%) or managers (18.9%). Those working or looking for work make up 55.9% of adults, which is well below the state average of 63.9%.

The area is very accessible, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.9% near public transport. However, access to groceries is limited, with 43.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk, far below the state average.