Yanchep

The community is much younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 25.0% of the population. This is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Residents aged 65 and over are fewer here than in most other areas, at 13.7%.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 37.7%, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 85.1% of the community. While 8.5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The area is far more likely to have no religious affiliation than the rest of the country, with 53.5% of people reporting no religion compared to the national figure of 38.9%.

Many residents hold vocational qualifications, with 41.0% having a Certificate III or IV. However, the 11.8% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,699, which is about the same as the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 12.0% of the population, which is slightly higher than most areas.

About 10.3% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure of 8.8%. People needing help with daily activities are also more common here than in most areas.

Caregiving is very common here, with 34.2% of people providing unpaid child care, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 11.2%.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the state figure of 24. A high 14.6% speak a First Nations language.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 17.3% of households.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 93.6% having three or more bedrooms. Detached houses make up 97.2% of dwellings, though very few residents, only 19.2%, own their home outright.

While the drive to the city is very long, the area has a high number of public transport stops and departures. Most people drive to work, and only 6.6% work from home.

Yanchep is a high-growth area, with 43.4% of residents moving in during the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is largely employed in health care, construction, and mining. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park or public transport. However, the area is far less walkable for groceries and health services compared to the state average.