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Spearwood
6 km²
Over a third of the 10,944 people in Spearwood were born overseas, making it one of the most culturally diverse areas in its level. This community is notably older than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors and fewer children. It is a well-connected suburb where most residents live within a short walk of parks and public transport. The area blends a strong European heritage with a growing number of diverse languages and backgrounds.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. This is reflected in the high number of seniors, as 21.1% of the population is aged 65 and over, well above the national level.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 35% of people born abroad, well above the Australian average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 25% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state figure of 18.4%.
More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.4% report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 17.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 51.9% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,448, which is well below the Western Australian figure of $1,815. Around 16.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 7.3% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also more common, affecting 30% of the population.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 11.4%, well below the state figure of 15.9%. About 11.9% of residents provide unpaid care.
There are 226 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 24. Year 12 completion is far above the state average at 43.5%, though unemployment is much higher than most areas at 19.8%.
Single-person households are common, with 30.5% of people living alone. One-parent families make up 16.8% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Housing is mostly detached houses, but 28.8% of households are renting, which is much higher than most areas. Many residents own their homes outright, at 35.1%.
Public transport is very accessible, with a high number of stops and 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a service. However, only 5.6% of people work from home, far below the national figure.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.1% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.1% of the population.
Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 60.7%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, construction, and retail.
The suburb is quite walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While most can easily reach schools and transport, only 10% of homes are within 15 minutes of health services.