Watermans Bay

Residents here are far older than the state average, with 29.4% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About a quarter of the community was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.5%, followed by Australian at 35.3%.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the area. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the Western Australian average.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 42.4% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 36.7% of adults, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 68.3%.

Incomes are very high here, with the typical family earning $3,053 a week, which is well above the state average. About 36.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure far above the national average.

Mental health conditions are less common here than in most areas. While long-term health conditions affect 27.6% of people, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 21.2% of people participating. This high level of community spirit is alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare, at 33.5%.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. This small group has a typical personal income of $2,124, which is far above the state and national figures.

The area is largely made up of couples, with 55.2% having children and 37.4% without. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 46.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Those with mortgages face high costs, with typical monthly payments of $2,934.

Most people drive to work, though 15.2% work from home, which is well above the state average. While it is a short 19-minute drive to the city, public transport takes about 65 minutes.

About 34.8% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in most other areas.

Professionals and managers make up over half of the workforce. However, the percentage of people employed full-time is well below the national figure.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, the area is not self-sufficient for daily needs, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.