South Fremantle

The area is far older than the national figure, with 23.6% of residents aged 65 and over. There are far fewer children here than in most areas, with only 12.2% under the age of 15.

International roots are common, as 34.1% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While overseas births are high, 84.6% of residents speak only English at home. This means the proportion using another language is far below the national figure.

A huge majority of the community has no religion, at 61.0%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified; 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average of 23.8%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.

Earnings are high here, with a typical weekly family income of $2,598. About 22.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a standing among the highest for similar areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.9% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 22.0% of people helping out, well above the national figure. More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the state, with a typical age of 37. They also have much higher personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state average.

Living arrangements often involve smaller groups, with people per home being a little below the national figure. A high number of people live alone, at 33.0%.

Homes are often owned outright (45.2%), far above the national figure. Rent is also high, with a typical weekly payment of $450, and there are far fewer large three-bedroom homes than usual.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, helped by the fact that every home is within a 10-minute walk of a stop. About 7.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.4% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the state average.

Professionals make up 41.5% of the workforce. While most are working or looking for work, the full-time employment rate is well below the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks.