Seppings

First Nations people make up 6.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and the rest of the country.

While 75.7% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 85.9% of the community. About 7.3% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas but still far below the state and national averages.

The area is defined by a very high number of people with no religion, at 62.7%. This is far above the Western Australian figure of 42.9% and the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, with 19.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $872, which is a little above the national figure. However, the area has a much lower proportion of high earners, with only 9.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.7% of residents, which is much higher than most similar areas. Conversely, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than usual.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.1% of people participating, well above the national figure. This is alongside a high rate of people caring for children unpaid, at 28.9%.

The First Nations community in Seppings is notably young, with a typical age of 17. Household income for First Nations people is $2,250, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, making up 56.8% of families. About 28.1% of people live alone, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,321, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for commuting, as 0% of people use public transport to get to work. Despite this, there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most similar areas.

The community has seen a significant influx of new residents, with 26.9% being recent arrivals from overseas. This is far above the national figure of 14.5%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average. Most residents work in health care, construction, or accommodation and food services.

Residents are very well positioned for nature, with 98.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, the overall walkability score is somewhat lower than the state average.