Witchcliffe

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most similar areas, at only 10.5%.

People born overseas make up 25.2% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for 84.5% of residents. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

A striking 65.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the Western Australian and national averages.

The area is well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 25.1% of adults, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,008, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Personal weekly incomes are also higher than the usual amount for similar locales, sitting at $873.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Only 21.3% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 34.1% of people caring for children unpaid—well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common here than in most similar areas, at 22.1%.

There are three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group has a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families are the norm here, with 65.1% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling.

Every single home in Witchcliffe is a separate detached house. Most residents are paying off their homes, with 45.6% having a mortgage, while typical monthly payments are $1,962.

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of homes are without a vehicle. While 15.4% of people work from home, others rely heavily on cars, with 57.5% driving to work.

The area has seen significant movement, with 54.8% of residents moving in during the last five years, which is far above the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work (66.9%) than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is much lower than the national figure at 49.8%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or schools, and the typical walk to a transport stop takes 45 minutes.