West Leederville

The typical resident is 38, and while the age is about the same as the state and national figures, the area has far fewer children and seniors than most similar places. There is also a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the rest of Australia.

This is a diverse community with 34.6% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

About 16.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still a little below the Western Australian average.

A majority of the community (51.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 53.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state and national averages. This high level of education is reflected in the same trends for Year 12 completion.

Incomes are very high here, with 38% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. The typical personal weekly income of $1,368 is also far above the national average.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, though there is a higher rate of mental health conditions compared to similar places.

Volunteering is common, with 22.2% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. Conversely, far fewer people here spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework than in most other areas.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income ($1,174) and Year 12 completion rate (75%) than the state and national averages.

Many people live alone here—33.6% of households—which is well above the national figure. As a result, the typical home holds only 2.2 people, lower than most areas.

Rental properties are far more common here than across the state, and typical weekly rents are higher than the national figure. Detached houses are rare, with only 49.9% of homes being separate dwellings.

Public transport use is very high, with 13.4% of people commuting this way—far above the national average. Many residents live without a car, and the area has a high number of transit stops and routes.

The population is highly mobile, with 50.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.4% of the community, well above the national average.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work (72.3%), and the workforce is dominated by professionals in health, technical, and managerial roles.

Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health service. The area's connectivity is far above the state average.