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Bicton (South Metropolitan)
16 km²
Weekly family incomes in Bicton are much higher than most areas, averaging $2,888. This is an affluent, well-qualified community where the typical resident is 42, noticeably older than the national figure. High levels of university degrees and a strong professional workforce help explain the area's wealth and high home ownership rates. The suburb is exceptionally walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of parks, shops, and health services.
Bicton (South Metropolitan)'s schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is older than average, with the typical resident aged 42 and nearly 20% of the population aged 65 or over. This is well above the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, though about a quarter were born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language, with 86.3% of people using it only. This means far fewer residents use another language at home compared to the national figure.
Nearly 46% of people report no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.3%.
Bicton is highly qualified, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national figure of 26.3%. Nearly 70% of residents have completed Year 12.
The area is very wealthy; 32.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is also well above the national average at $1,008.
About 26.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state and national figures. Those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most other areas.
Residents are very active in their community, with 20.4% volunteering—well above the national figure. A higher than usual 30% also provide unpaid care for children.
Many people live in couples with children, though 29.6% of people live alone, which is well above the state average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.
Home ownership is strong, with 38.1% of homes owned outright. While rental rates are much lower than average, typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than in most areas at $2,233.
Most people drive to work, but the area has a higher rate of public transport commuting than the national average. About 10.1% of the workforce works from home.
Around 38.7% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in most other areas.
The workforce is highly professional, with 33.1% in professional roles and 17.1% as managers. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is much lower than most areas.
Bicton is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Nearly 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and a 10-minute walk of public transport.