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The Vines
6 km²
High household incomes define The Vines, where typical weekly family earnings are $2,736, well above the national figure. This is a family-oriented community with a notably high proportion of children and large, mostly detached homes. Many residents are born overseas, and the area is marked by a professional workforce with high levels of school completion. It is a prosperous, car-dependent suburb in the Swan region of Greater Perth.
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Families with children are common here, with 22% of the population under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, and the community has far fewer seniors than most other areas.
Overseas birthplaces are common, with 34.8% of people born abroad, a figure well above the Australian average. English is the most common ancestry at 45%.
While many residents were born overseas, 84.9% speak only English at home. Only 11.6% use another language, which is far below the national average.
About 42% of residents report no religion, a figure that is about the same as the state average and well above the national figure. Nearly half the population is Christian.
Schooling levels are high, with 61.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state and national averages. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, or commerce.
Wealth is a striking feature, as 36.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is $994, which is a little above the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. Only 24% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.
Caring for children is a common activity here, with 34.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average.
First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical household income than the state or national figures. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 60.8%.
Homes are typically large, averaging 3.1 people per household. This is higher than most areas and consistent with the high number of couples with children.
The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 97.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage payments are typically $2,300, which is a little above the national figure.
Car use is essential, as 0.7% of homes have no vehicle, far below the national average. Very few people use public transport to commute, and it takes about 31 minutes to drive to the city.
The population is quite mobile, with 38.3% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 4.9% of the population.
The workforce is active, with 71% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Full-time employment is also higher than the national average.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no one can walk to health services, groceries, or food and drink within 15 minutes.