South Guildford

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors are much less common here than in most other areas, at only 12.8%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, while 28.5% of residents were born overseas. This proportion is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the Western Australian average.

English is the main language for 83.6% of the community. While 13.2% use another language at home—a figure higher than in most similar areas—this is still well below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population (48.4%) report having no religion, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.8%.

Residents are well qualified, with 62.3% having completed Year 12 and 26.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are significantly higher than the national average; the typical household earns $2,209 a week, and 29.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

The community is generally healthy, with only 3.4% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.1% of residents, which is higher than in most areas.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 36.6% of people caring for children—a rate far above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents have a much higher typical household income ($2,583) than the state average and a lower unemployment rate of 8.1%.

Large families are common, with 62.7% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.6 people, which is higher than in most areas.

The area is dominated by large houses, with 93.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,000, which is higher than in most areas.

Car use is high, though the area has a very high number of public transport stops. While only 8.5% of people work from home, commuting by public transport is more common here than in most similar areas.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.0% of the population.

Employment levels are strong, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is also higher here than in most areas, with health, construction, and education as key industries.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. Very few residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.