Warnbro

Children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. While the typical age is 38, the community has fewer seniors than usual, with 14.6% aged 65 and over.

About 27.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas, though it is well below the Western Australian average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish and Irish.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 88.6% of people at home. While more people use another language here than in most similar areas, the 6.3% figure is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents—53.4%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9% and much higher than in most similar areas.

Qualification levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 10.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 45% have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,503, which is a little below the state and national figures. Personal income is also lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly amount of $684.

Residents experience higher rates of health challenges than most similar areas, with 33.8% having a long-term condition. This includes 12.8% with a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, involving 29.8% of people. There is also a very strong connection to the military, with 6.4% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 19. While personal income is a little above the national figure, the unemployment rate of 19.2% is well above the state and national averages.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most similar areas, making up 21.5% of households.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 95.1% of which are detached. Homes are typically large, with 94.4% having three or more bedrooms, though fewer are owned outright compared to other areas.

Most people rely on cars, as 63.5% drive to work and only 5.2% work from home. Despite having a high number of public transport stops, the walk to the nearest one takes an average of 43 minutes.

About 33.8% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in the wider state.

Full-time employment is higher than in most similar areas at 60.7%. However, the unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is well above the state and national figures.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park or school, but far fewer can walk to groceries or health services. This means that while the area is somewhat walkable, many daily errands still require a car.