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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with the typical resident aged 34. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, while seniors are much less common here than in most other areas.

Nearly half of the population (48.7%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian, Italian, and English are among the most common ancestries in this diverse community.

Language diversity is very high, with 46.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also well above average.

Residents are far less likely to have no religion compared to the rest of Australia, with only 26.2% reporting no religious affiliation. Christianity is the most common faith at 41.3%, followed by Islam and Hinduism.

Education levels are high, with 61.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. About 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual family earning $1,631 a week. Only 11.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas, affecting 22.0% of residents. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is lower than usual, with volunteering and unpaid housework rates well below the state average. About 10% of residents volunteer, compared to 15.9% across Western Australia.

The First Nations community is larger than in 90% of similar areas. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 20.4%, which is well above the national average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 19.6%. Similarly, 32.0% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Renting is very common, with 44.2% of households renting, far above the national average. This is consistent with the low rate of outright home ownership, which is among the lowest at this level.

Public transport use is higher than usual, with 5.9% of people commuting by transit. The area is well-served by buses, and the typical walk to the nearest stop is very short.

The community is highly mobile, with 47.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average and is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate of 6.9% is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in healthcare, social assistance, or retail.

Every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. While generally walkable, access to nearby health services is far below the state average.