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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 26.6% of people being children under 15. Seniors are far less common here, making up only 7.0% of the population.

Born overseas, 37.5% of residents come from other countries, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

Around 17.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is about the same as the Western Australian average.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.1%. This is well above both the state and national figures.

More residents have completed Year 12 compared to most areas, reaching 63.3%. While many hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are notably high, with the typical household earning $2,161 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is generally healthy, as those with long-term health conditions are well below the national figure. Only 3.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common, with 39.6% of people caring for children, far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations households earn far more than the state and national averages. The median age for this group is 17, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 65.4% of households.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 98.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Very few residents own their homes outright, while typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, and only 7.0% work from home, which is far below the national figure. Despite this, public transport stops are much more frequent here than in most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 76.3% of adults active in the labour force, far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also well above the national average.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. Access to groceries and health services by foot is far below the state average.