Yokine

The area has a large population of 12,706, with a typical age of 38. While the age is about the same as the state average, there are far fewer children under 15 than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 40.5% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Italian, and Indian ancestries are common here.

Reflecting its diverse roots, 29.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state average. This includes a notable number of Italian and Mandarin speakers.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 42.6% of people identifying as Christian and only 35.6% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 34.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state's 23.8%. This is consistent with the high proportion of professionals in the local workforce.

Typical personal weekly income is $938, a little above the national figure. A significant 16.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most areas.

A little more than 5.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Mental health conditions are also slightly more common here than across the state.

Volunteering is a little above the national figure at 15.5%. However, fewer people here spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations residents in Yokine are noticeably older than those in the state and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 54.6%. Personal income for this group is also far above the national figure.

Many people live alone here—35.3% of households—which is well above the national average. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is lower than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by rentals (38.9%) and townhouses, with separate houses being far less common than in the rest of the state. Many residents pay a typical monthly mortgage of $1,950.

Public transport use is very high, with 8.2% commuting by bus, well above the national figure. The suburb is highly accessible, with most people only a two-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The population is quite mobile, as 47% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 13.9% of the community.

A high number of adults are working or looking for work, with 61.8% employed full-time. The most common industries are health care, professional services, and retail.

Yokine is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Nearly all residents can also reach a school within 15 minutes on foot.