Wellard

The area is much younger than the state and national average, with very few seniors aged 65 and over. Children under 15 are well represented at 26.2%, and there is a higher than usual rate of people in de facto relationships.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 42.5% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. While English and Australian are the most common ancestries, there are significant Filipino and Indian communities.

Language diversity is high, with 31.6% of residents using another language at home, far above the Western Australian figure. Tagalog and Punjabi are the most common languages spoken after English.

About 40% of the community report having no religion, which is around the middle for similar areas. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 41.3%, followed by Hinduism at 5.4%.

Residents are well qualified, with 65.9% completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and many have qualifications in engineering or management.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,115 a week. This is a little above the state average, and 22.2% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

The community is generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.4%, which is well below the national figure. Only 3% of people need help with daily activities.

A very high 38.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, far above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community in Wellard has a typical personal income of $823, which is far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than the national figure at 48%.

Homes are typically larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. Most are couples with children, while the proportion of people living alone is much lower than in most areas.

Large separate houses dominate the landscape, with 93.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, as very few homes are owned outright compared to the state average.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, with 8.2% commuting this way. While most people drive, there are 48 public transport stops serving the area.

The area has seen significant movement, with 51.9% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.5% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, at 75%. Full-time employment is also well above the national average, with many working in health care or retail.

Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but very few can walk to groceries or health services. Overall, the walkability score is somewhat lower than the state average.