South Perth

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 21.0% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.0% of the population, which is well below the national average.

International roots are common here, with 37.6% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 36.7%, followed by Australian and Irish.

About one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state figure. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Cantonese, and Italian.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 42.6% of residents identifying as Christian and 41.9% reporting no religion, which is about the same as across Western Australia.

This is a highly qualified area where 45.5% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many hold postgraduate degrees.

Earning levels are very high, with typical weekly personal incomes well above the national figure. About 31.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, and nearly a quarter of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.

Residents generally experience better health than the national average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions.

Volunteering is common, with 20.8% of people pitching in, well above the state figure. However, fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.

The First Nations community is small but shows strong outcomes, with a Year 12 completion rate of 61.4%, which is far above the state and national averages.

Small households are the norm, with a typical home containing only 2.1 people. A high 36.7% of people live alone, far above the national average.

Rental properties are very common at 42.1%, far above the state average, while detached houses are rare. Rent and mortgage payments are both higher than the national figures.

Public transport use is very high, with 9.2% of people commuting this way. The area is exceptionally well-connected, with most people just a two-minute walk from a stop.

The population is quite transient, as over half of the residents have moved in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

A large proportion of the workforce are professionals and managers, with 65.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is higher than the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, health services, and public transport.