West Beach

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.6% of the population, which is well above the national average.

While 15% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than many similar areas, this is far below the Western Australian and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 90.3% of the community. Only 5% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents—52.8%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and well above the state average.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 56.5% completing Year 12. Both figures are much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,105 a week. This is a little above the state and national figures, and 18.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents report better health than most similar areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions (4.8%) compared to the national figure.

Volunteering is very common here, with 30% of people volunteering—far above the national average. About 30.1% of the community also provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations households earn much more than most similar areas, with a typical income of $3,062. The typical age for First Nations residents is 19, which is noticeably younger than the state average.

Family life is common here, as 58.8% of households are couples with children. One-parent families make up 7.6% of the community, which is well below the state and national figures.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 95% of homes being separate houses and 94.2% having three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is also high at 40.9%.

Most people rely on cars, as 71.5% drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport. Despite having many bus stops, the typical walk to one takes 47 minutes.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.1% of residents moving in the last five years. This is slightly lower than the state and national averages.

The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.8%, which is well below the state and national figures. Many residents work in education, health, or professional roles.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.7. While almost everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one has access to groceries within that distance.