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Thornlie
12 km²
Among the largest in its category, Thornlie is a populous and diverse suburb of Perth. The area is far more multicultural than the national average, with a high proportion of residents born overseas and a strong presence of non-English languages. It is a family-oriented community where large homes are the norm and the population is slightly younger than the national figure. Its high walkability and excellent transit access make it a highly connected residential hub.
Thornlie has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 42 schools serve Thornlie.
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The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than in most similar areas. Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 19.5% of the population.
This is a highly multicultural community where 41.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 30.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Western Australian figure. About 5.2% of people speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, and the proportion of people with no religion is well below the state and national figures.
While 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure. Over half of the population has completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly household income is $1,571, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also lower than in most similar areas, with the typical person earning $682 a week.
Health trends are around the middle for this level, with 27.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.
Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, though the volunteering rate is much lower than in similar communities.
The First Nations population is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 22. Unemployment for this group is 19.4%, which is well above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 14.6% of the community, which is higher than in most areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and rental rates are well below the state average.
Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, supported by a very high number of stops and routes. Very few people work from home compared to the national figure.
Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the overall rate of people moving in the last five years is well below the national figure.
The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national average. Most people work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.
Thornlie is very walkable, with a score well above the state average. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport, and 87.4% are close to groceries.