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Willagee
2 km²
Many residents have moved into Willagee over the last five years, contributing to a population that is now larger than 91% of similar areas. It is a relatively young community where the typical resident is 37 and a high proportion of people have university degrees. This educated profile helps explain why typical family incomes are a little above the national figure. The area is highly walkable and serves as a diverse hub for those who prefer living without a car.
30 schools within reach make Willagee convenient for families.
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The community is younger than most areas, with a typical age of 37. About 19% of residents are children under 15, which is about the same as the state average, while 3.8% are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
Born overseas make up 25.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas but well below the Western Australian figure of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
About 13% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas but well below the national average of 22.3%. Only 1.4% of residents speak little or no English.
The area is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 50.8% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the state figure of 42.9%.
Education levels are high, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. This is consistent with the fact that 61.1% of residents completed Year 12.
Family incomes are a little above the national figure, with the typical family earning $2,393 a week. Personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 12.2% of people reporting a mental health condition and 8.6% needing help with daily activities.
Caring for children is common, with 28.6% of people doing so unpaid. However, the number of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is much lower than most areas.
There are 205 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, but typical personal incomes are well below the national figure.
Living arrangements are quite varied; 32.9% of people live alone and 20.8% are in one-parent families, both of which are much higher figures than in most similar areas.
Renting is common, with 35% of households renting, which is well above the state average. Conversely, those who own their homes outright are among the lowest at this level.
The area is very accessible, with 9.6% of homes having no motor vehicle, a figure much higher than most areas. Public transport use is also much higher than in similar communities.
The neighbourhood is quite mobile, with 39.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.0% of the population.
About 62.4% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries.