Jarrahdale

Children under 15 make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 41, the proportion of seniors has fallen significantly since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and the number of people born overseas has risen to 22.3% since 2011.

The area is very linguistically uniform, with 92.7% of people speaking only English at home, far above the national average.

A majority of residents (52.4%) have no religion, a figure that has risen by 31 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.

Education levels have risen, with 49.6% of residents now having completed Year 12 and 14.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $2,054, which is a little above the national figure and represents a significant increase of $1,324 since 2011.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.1% of residents, which is well above the national figure, though those needing help with daily activities have fallen to 4.1%.

Volunteering is common at 20.9%, and a high proportion of people (31.1%) provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and very few people living alone compared to the state average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 87% of homes having three or more bedrooms and very few rentals.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and 81% of homes have two or more vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national figures.

Employment is strong, with 63.5% of people working full-time, well above the national average, particularly in health, construction, and mining.

While most homes are within 10 minutes of public transport, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.