Joondalup (North Metropolitan)

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. While 16.4% of people are seniors, children under 15 make up 16.7% of the community, which is a little below the national figure.

Overseas birth is very common here, with 44.3% of people born outside Australia, far above the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 83.9% of the community. While 12.1% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national average, and only 1.1% of residents speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 43.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith, held by 46.2% of residents.

Residents are well-qualified, with 64% completing Year 12, well above the national average. About 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and common fields of study include management, commerce, and engineering.

Earnings are high in this area, with a typical family bringing in $2,458 a week, a little above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most other areas.

The community is relatively healthy, with only 4% of people needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure. Long-term health conditions affect 26.5% of residents.

Caregiving is common here, as 28.7% of people provide unpaid care for children, slightly above the national average. However, general unpaid care is much lower than in most other areas.

Family living is the norm, with 60.3% of households consisting of couples with children. This is reflected in the fact that people living alone make up only 19.4% of the population, well below the national average.

Large homes are the standard, with 90.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. Most people live in separate houses, and while 32.8% own their home outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly payment of $2,000.

Public transport use is higher than usual, with 5.3% of people commuting this way. The area is well-served by buses and trains, and very few homes—just 3%—have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, as 35.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.6% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 67.6%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.

The area is very walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk.