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Churchlands (North Metropolitan)
24 km²
Higher education and strong incomes define Churchlands, a prosperous community in the North Metropolitan area. It is an affluent suburb where nearly half of all adults hold a university degree, contributing to a typical weekly family income of $3,215, which is well above the national figure. Families are a major part of the area, with a high number of children and large households. This is a healthy, professional own-home community with an exceptionally high level of walkability to local services.
Churchlands (North Metropolitan)'s schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 18 schools serve Churchlands (North Metropolitan).
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The area is mostly made up of families, with 19.5% of the population being children under 15, a figure higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 39 years old, and a small number of people, just 0.6%, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Churchlands is more diverse than most areas, with 34.7% of people born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia are England, India, and South Africa.
About one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. This diversity is balanced by high English proficiency, as only 1.7% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious patterns are similar to the rest of the state, with 43.7% identifying as Christian and 42.5% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.
This is one of the most qualified areas in the region, with 48.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 79.3% having completed Year 12. These figures are far above both the state and national averages.
Incomes are very high here, with 38.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income is $1,059, which is well above the national figure of $805.
Residents enjoy good health, as the number of people with a long-term health condition is much lower than most areas. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly below the state average.
Community spirit is high, with 23.0% of people volunteering, a rate well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, as 31.9% of residents look after children without pay.
The community is dominated by couples with children, who make up 66.7% of families. Households are slightly larger than the national average, with typically 2.6 people per home.
Home ownership is strong, with 36.3% of homes owned outright. While detached houses are common, the area has fewer large homes than usual, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,600.
Public transport use is much higher than in similar areas, with 5.7% of people using it to commute. Most homes have at least one car, and 11.0% of the workforce works from home.
The area has seen significant movement, with 17.1% of residents arriving recently from overseas. This is well above the Western Australian average of 10.6%.
The workforce is highly active, with 67.5% of adults working or looking for work and a very low unemployment rate of 3.7%. Many residents work as professionals in health, technical, or managerial roles.
Churchlands is very walkable, with 93.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Almost every resident lives within a short walk of a park, a school, and public transport.