Tuart Hill

The community is younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 36. It is also less family-oriented than most areas, as children under 15 make up only 12.8% of the population.

This is a highly diverse area where 44.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, but Italian heritage is also prominent.

Language diversity is very high, with 34.5% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the Western Australian figure of 18.4%.

About 35.8% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 39.1%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 36.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average, and 68.1% of adults have completed Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $962, which is a little above the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state average.

The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. Conversely, a higher proportion of people report a mental health condition compared to the state and national figures.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, including lower rates of volunteering and people providing unpaid care.

First Nations residents in Tuart Hill have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.1%, which is far above the national average. Their typical personal income is also well above the national figure.

The area has a very high number of people living alone, at 42.9%. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per household.

Renters make up 46% of households, a figure far above the state average. Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common dwelling type, while separate houses are far less common than in other areas.

Public transport use is high, with 7.6% of people commuting this way. The area is very well connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The population is very transient, with 52.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 21.3% of the community, which is well above the national average.

More people here are working or looking for work than in most other areas. Full-time employment is also well above the national average, with health care and professional services being the top industries.

This is a very walkable area where every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. Its walkability score of 7.7 is well above the state average.