Walmsley

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 44. It is also a place with many children, as those under 15 make up 21.3% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Italian ancestries are common here.

English is the only language used at home by 91.5% of the population. No residents reported using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is common, with 53.2% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the rest of Western Australia.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 25% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $1,812 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, typical personal income is a little below the national figure at $749.

While no one needs help with daily activities, a very high 42.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 20% of people volunteering and 15% providing unpaid care. Notably, 10.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes in Walmsley tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing is relatively affordable, with typical weekly rents of $250 and monthly home-loan payments of $1,227, both of which are well below the state and national figures.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 78.3% of workers drive to work and no one works from home. Despite having a high number of public transport stops per person, no one uses public transport to commute.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 39% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

There is no unemployment in the area, though full-time employment is much lower than the national average at 47.8%. Many residents work in retail trade or community and personal services.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.2. Most homes are far from essential services, with no schools within a 15-minute walk.