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Morley (East Metropolitan)
20 km²
A well-connected hub of the eastern suburbs, Morley is a diverse community where nearly half of all residents were born overseas. The area has grown significantly, adding about 11,900 people since 2011 to reach a population of over 45,000. It is a highly walkable place with excellent access to parks and schools, though it remains a traditional suburban setting with a typical age of 38. This mix of high cultural diversity and strong local amenity makes it a distinctive part of the Perth metropolitan region.
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The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the state and national figures. While the population of seniors rose to 17.9% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 is a little below the national average at 16.7%.
Cultural diversity is a standout feature here, with 42.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.
Many residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure at 35.8%. This reflects the high overseas birth rate, and those who speak little or no English make up 5.8% of the population.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, as the 30.8% of people with no religion is well below the national figure. Christianity remains the most common faith at 46.3%.
The community is well-qualified, with 61.8% of residents having completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher also rose to 25.1% since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,608, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly personal income rose by $163 since 2011 to reach $772.
About 25.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. People needing help with daily activities rose slightly to 5.3% since 2011.
Volunteer rates are a little below the national average at 12.2% and have fallen since 2011. Similarly, those doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework fell to 18.6%.
Families with children make up 56.1% of households, and the typical home holds 2.5 people. One-parent families are more common here than in most other similar areas, at 14.7%.
Homes are typically large, with 87.5% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. While 32.5% of homes are owned outright, renting rose to 30.0% since 2011.
Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most similar areas, and the 2,019 weekly departures per 1,000 people is a little above the state average. However, only 6.2% of people work from home.
The population is quite mobile, with 38.0% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 11.1% since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work (63.8%) compared to most similar areas. The unemployment rate rose to 5.7% since 2011, and health care is the most common industry for workers.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within 15 minutes of a park and 99.9% near public transport. This is far above state averages, although access to health services is far below the state figure.