Wattleup

Residents are far older than the national figure, and nearly a quarter are aged 65 or over. This helps explain why children under 15 make up just 11.5% of the population, which is well below the state average.

About 23% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 12.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas but well below the national average.

A little more than 44% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 47.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average of 23.8%.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,384, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

About 30.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, and those needing help with daily activities (6.5%) are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.

While 14.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the state average, only 9% of the population volunteer, a figure much lower than most areas.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. The typical person is far older than the national figure at 41 years, and personal income is well below the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, with 30.2% of people living alone, a figure well above the national average. Most homes contain two people.

Every home in Wattleup is a separate house, and 46.9% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Most homes are large, with 90.7% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is quite stable, as the 27.6% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Around 55.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. Many residents work in construction, transport, and warehousing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.