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Jandakot (South Metropolitan)
91 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents and young families define Jandakot, where the typical resident is just 34. This community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a very high percentage of children under 15. It is a wealthy, well-educated area where large households live in spacious detached homes. The neighborhood blends a strong professional workforce with a diverse, multicultural population, making it a distinctive hub in the South Metropolitan region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is very young, with a typical age of 34 and a children's population (23.2%) that is well above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.9%, which is well below the state and national averages.
Born overseas, 46% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Indian (9.3%) and English (5.5%) are among the most common birthplaces after Australia.
Multiculturalism is evident here, as 36.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin, Punjabi, and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; the proportion of people with no religion (33.1%) is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 41.2%, followed by Hinduism at 7.5%.
Residents are highly qualified, with 33.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This is reflected in the local schools, which have a much higher advantage score than most areas.
Incomes are strong, with a typical household earning $2,398 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 32.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a standing much higher than most areas.
The community is in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 19.1% of people, well below the state average. Only 2.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 36.5% of people caring for children, far above the national average. However, the proportion of people providing other types of unpaid care is much lower than in most areas.
Homes are typically larger, with 3.1 people per household and a high number of couples with children (71.1%). Very few people live alone (12.1%) compared to the national figure of 25.6%.
The landscape is dominated by large detached houses, with 95.6% of homes being separate dwellings. Most homes are spacious, as 97.4% have three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than average at $2,000.
Car reliance is very high, with 65.4% of people driving to work and only 1.1% of homes having no vehicle. Despite this, there are frequent public transport departures per 1,000 people compared to most areas.
The population is quite mobile, with 41.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the state average.
Employment is strong, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Most people work full-time, often in health care, education, or professional roles.
While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, only 49.5% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state average.