Swanbourne

The area is notably young, with 21.9% of residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. About 16.9% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Many residents were born overseas, accounting for 24.3% of the population, though this is well below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 89.1% of residents. Only 7.6% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community does not identify with a religion, at 47.6%. This is well above both the Western Australian figure and the national average.

Swanbourne is exceptionally well-qualified, with 53.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%, and 85.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are among the highest in the region, with 51.1% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $4,179 per week is far above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 23.1% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%, and fewer people require help with daily activities compared to most areas.

Community engagement is very high, with 28.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents provide unpaid care, and 7.7% have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, with 49 people. While typical personal income is far below the national figure, First Nations household income is much higher than most areas at $3,083.

Families are common here, with 68.2% of homes consisting of couples with children. Because of this, homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.8 people per household.

Large family homes dominate, with 84.2% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. The typical weekly rent of $470 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,504 are both among the highest at this level.

Public transport use is relatively high, with 5.6% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served by 24 stops and 4 routes, and the drive time to the city is much lower than in most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 47.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the community.

A high proportion of residents are working or looking for work, at 66.6%. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and professional services.

The area is very walkable, with 93% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Nearly all residents can walk to a park or school within 15 minutes.