Wembley Downs

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 41. Families are common here, as 20.9% of the population are children under 15, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 30.4% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 40.2%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

While 14.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the Western Australian and national figures. Very few people, just 1.0%, speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community has no religion, at 45.1%. This is higher than most similar areas and well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the highest at this level, with 80.2% of residents completing Year 12. This far exceeds the state average of 58.0%.

This is a high-income area where the typical family earns $3,324 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 42.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, ranking among the highest for this level.

Residents enjoy better health than the national average, with only 23.8% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 24.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national rate. Many residents also provide unpaid care, including 35.4% who care for children.

There are 43 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households earn $2,250, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Most are family homes, with 67.7% being couples with children.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 86.7% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much less common than in the rest of the state, with only 15.5% of households renting.

The neighborhood is very close to the city, with a short 12-minute drive. While most people drive to work, 12.0% work from home, which is well above the state average.

The community is relatively mobile, with 37.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.2% of the population.

The workforce is highly professional, with 39.7% of workers in professional roles. Most adults are working or looking for work, at a rate of 65.3%.

Wembley Downs is quite walkable, with nearly all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most residents can also reach a school or grocery store within a 15-minute walk.