Subiaco

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state average. It has a small population of children under 15, which is well below the national figure, while seniors make up 19.1% of the community.

Subiaco is very diverse, with 37.2% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 18.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report having no religion, a proportion that is well above both the state and national figures.

This is an exceptionally qualified area, with 56.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $3,315, well above the national figure. About 29.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

Residents generally experience better health than the national average, with only 2.9% needing help with daily activities and 24.5% having a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is common here, with 22.1% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. However, fewer people perform 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There are 76 First Nations people in the area. This group has high Year 12 completion rates at 66.1%, far above the national figure of 37.0%.

Small households are common, with 39.1% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Renting is very common, with 45% of households renting, far above the national average. Homes are typically smaller and more expensive, with weekly rents and mortgage payments well above the state average.

Public transport use is far above the national figure, and 10.4% of homes have no car. The area is highly connected, with a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The area is highly mobile, as 51% of people moved here in the last five years. This includes a high number of recent overseas arrivals, well above the state average.

Most residents are in the workforce, with 67.5% working or looking for work. Nearly half of the population are professionals, and full-time employment is well above the national average.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport. This is far above the state average for amenity access.