Balcatta (North Metropolitan)

The area is a little younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 37. It has far fewer children under 15 than most similar areas, at 15.3%.

A strong international presence defines the area, with 41.9% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high here, as 36.0% of people use another language at home—far above the 22.3% national average. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also higher than in most areas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, with 31.3% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 30.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. This is consistent with a higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to most areas.

Typical personal weekly income is $878, which is a little above the national figure. While typical family and household incomes are about the same as the state and nation, personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas.

The community is in relatively good health, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (24.5%) or needing help with daily activities (5.2%) than in most other areas.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual here, with fewer people volunteering, providing unpaid care, or doing significant amounts of housework compared to most areas.

The area has a high number of people living alone—34.5%, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. As a result, homes are smaller, with a typical 2.2 people per dwelling.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, at 36.9%. There are far fewer separate houses (50.9%) and large three-bedroom homes than the state average, as townhouses and semi-detached homes are very popular.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, with 5.6% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of weekly bus departures, which is well above the state figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also more common here than in most other areas.

The workforce is very active, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Full-time employment is also higher than in most similar areas.

Balcatta is very walkable, with 85% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and a park.