State Electorate · Area profile
Nedlands (North Metropolitan)
24 km²
A massive 55.4% of adults in Nedlands hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most highly qualified areas in the region. This professional character is reflected in the high typical incomes and a large population of overseas-born residents. The community has grown by 28% since 2011 and is increasingly diverse, with many people using a language other than English at home. It is a wealthy, well-educated suburb where a high proportion of residents work in professional roles.
Nedlands (North Metropolitan)'s schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The typical resident is 38, and while the age is consistent with the state, there are more seniors here than in most areas. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Born overseas, 37.9% of the community comes from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Chinese, and Scottish.
About 20.6% of people use another language at home, which is slightly higher than the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
A high proportion of residents have no religion, at 46.2%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen significantly by 17 points since 2011.
Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 83.4% of residents completing Year 12. Many adults hold postgraduate degrees, and the local schools are noted for having a high level of advantage.
Household incomes are very high, with 37.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,337 is well above the state and national figures.
Residents report better health than most, with only 24.8% having a long-term health condition. Only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than in most areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 25.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas.
Homes tend to be smaller than average, with only 2.3 people per home. There is a high rate of people living alone, at 32.2%, and one-parent families are among the lowest in the region.
Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, at 37.9%, and typical weekly rents are $420. Detached houses are less common than in the state, with more flats and apartments making up the mix.
Public transport use is very high, with 11.9% of people commuting this way. This is supported by a high number of transport stops and a high rate of homes without a motor vehicle.
The area is quite transient, with 49.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.3% of the population, though this is down from 2011.
Professionals make up 46.3% of the workforce, with many employed in health, professional services, and education. More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.