Tapping

Tapping is noticeably younger than most areas, with a typical age of 35 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 24.5%. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

The area is far more diverse than the national average, with 44% of people born overseas. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there is a significant presence of people from South Africa, New Zealand, and India.

English is the main language for 82.9% of residents, though 13.8% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, despite being well below the Western Australian average of 18.4%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.8%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is high, with 63.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure at 19.7%.

Household incomes are very high, with the typical weekly family income at $2,548. This is a little above the national figure, and 30.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 22.6% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

The community is heavily focused on childcare, with 36.8% of people providing unpaid care for children. This is far above the national average of 26.3%.

First Nations people in Tapping are much younger and more prosperous than those elsewhere, with a typical age of 19 and a typical household income of $2,750, which is far above the state average.

Homes in Tapping are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is a little above the national figure and consistent with the fact that 71.7% of households are couples with children.

The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses (96.1%), with 91.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most residents have a mortgage, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $430.

Most people commute by car, though the area has a higher rate of public transport use than most similar areas. Residents are very close to transit, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 73.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many residents work in healthcare, construction, and retail.

The area is somewhat walkable, with everyone living within 15 minutes of a park and 79% near a school. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 21.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk.