Perth (North Metropolitan)

The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This young profile is reflected in the age structure, with 44.2% of people being young adults aged 25 to 44, and a much lower proportion of children and seniors than usual.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 41.5% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China and India are among the top countries of birth.

Language diversity has grown quickly, with those using another language at home rising to 27.1% since 2016. This is well above the state and national figures, with Mandarin being the most common non-English language.

A large majority of the community has no religious affiliation, at 48.2%. This is well above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 16 percentage points since 2016.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 45.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This trend has grown sharply, with the share of people with degrees rising 24 points since 2016.

Personal and family incomes are very high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,873. This is well above the national figure, and 23.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Residents generally report better health than most, with long-term health conditions affecting only 21.8% of people. This is well below the national figure, and only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are higher than in most areas at 16.9%. However, the share of people providing unpaid care or doing housework is among the lowest for its level, consistent with the lower number of children in the area.

Living arrangements are quite different from the norm, as 37.6% of people live alone. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home contains just 2.0 people.

The housing market is dominated by renters, who make up 51.6% of households. This is far above the national average and coincides with a shift toward smaller homes, as flats or apartments make up 55.6% of all dwellings.

Public transport is very popular, with 14.7% of people using it to commute, far above the national figure. Around 14.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The population is highly mobile, with 56.3% of people moving in the last five years. This includes a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals, at 26.2%.

Employment is strong, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is heavily concentrated in professional and technical roles, and the unemployment rate of 4.5% is lower than most areas.

This area is a walker's paradise with a walkability score of 8.9. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and health services, which is far above the state average.