Silver Sands

Seniors make up 25.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average. This contributes to a typical age of 47, making the community far older than most other areas in Western Australia.

About one in four people were born overseas, although this is well below the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 51.2%, followed by Australian at 34%.

The community is very homogenous, with 89.7% of people speaking only English at home. This is far below the national figure for people using another language.

A large portion of the population reports no religion at 45.8%, which is well above the Australian average. Christianity is almost equally common at 45.9%.

The area has a low rate of university qualifications, with bachelor degrees at 15.9%, far below the national figure. However, nearly half of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are low, with the usual family earning $1,668 a week, which is well below the state average. Only 16.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents experience more health issues than most, with a long-term health condition rate that is well above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

Local residents are very active in the home, with a higher rate of unpaid childcare and housework than the state average. However, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community and are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. Household incomes for this group are well below the national figure.

The area has a much higher rate of one-parent families than most other areas. About 46% of households consist of couples with children, and typical homes have about 2.4 people.

Living space is generous here, as 91.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Detached houses are the norm at 95.5%, and 38.7% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, but the area has a higher rate of public transport commuting than the national average. Only 3.1% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 42% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the state average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.4% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is poorly served for other needs. There are no health services within a 15-minute walk, and the overall walkability score is well below the state average.