State Electorate · Area profile

Bicton (South Metropolitan)

16 km²

Bicton (South Metropolitan) has a highly educated population and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

It also has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Bicton (South Metropolitan), State Electorate

Demographics & Identity

Total population39,223—since 2011 Median age42 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.9%People aged 65 and over19.7%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship11.3%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)27.3%

Young adults (25–44)23.5%

Seniors (65+)19.7%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Youth (15–24)11.7%

Marital status

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (10%).

Married48%
Never married34%
Divorced10%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (9%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia71.1%

England8.0%

New Zealand1.9%

South Africa1.2%

Italy1.1%

India0.6%

China0.4%

Philippines0.3%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (11%).

English43.7%

Australian33.5%

Irish13.1%

Scottish11.9%

Italian9.1%

German3.6%

Chinese2.3%

Dutch2.0%

Indian1.2%

Greek0.7%

Language

People using another language at home9.6%

Language used at home

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Italian (2%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only86.3%

Italian1.7%

Mandarin0.6%

Cantonese0.3%

Arabic0.2%

Tagalog0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion45.7%

Religious affiliation

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Christianity at 49%, followed by No religion (48%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity49%
No religion48%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1269.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher37.5%

Highest year of school

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Year 12 at 74%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1269.8%

Year 1013.9%

Year 116.5%

Year 9 or below4.2%

Highest qualification level

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Certificate III / IV (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Bachelor degree35.7%

Certificate III / IV17.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.2%

Postgraduate degree11.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.1%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Health (15%).

Management & commerce19.9%

Engineering & related13.7%

Health13.5%

Society & culture11.5%

Education10.9%

Architecture & building4.7%

Natural & physical sciences4.7%

Creative arts4.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.3%

Agriculture & environment1.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,008—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,066—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,888—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week22.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week32.2%

Household income distribution

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 26%, followed by $4,000 or more (23%) and $650–$1,499 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99924.4%

$4,000 or more21.3%

$650–$1,49920.5%

Under $65015.5%

$3,000–$3,99910.9%

Personal income distribution

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Under $650 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65034.9%

$650–$1,49925.7%

$1,500–$2,99922.4%

$3,000 or more11.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.8%People with a mental health condition8.4%People needing help with daily activities4.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is None at 71%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (5%).

None66.3%

One condition19.6%

Two conditions5.1%

Three or more2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health8.4%

Other condition7.8%

Arthritis7.6%

Asthma6.9%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer3.2%

Diabetes2.9%

Lung condition1.5%

Dementia1.1%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.4%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid30.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011 One-parent families11.5%People living alone29.6%—since 2011

Family composition

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 4 people (16%).

2 people32.4%

1 person29.6%

4 people16.4%

3 people14.5%

5 people5.7%

6 or more1.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,233—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting22.0%Homes owned outright38.1%Separate (detached) houses66.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.2%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Owned outright at 38%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (22%).

Owned outright38%
Owned with a mortgage38%
Rented22%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Separate house at 67%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (27%) and Flat or apartment (7%).

Separate house67%
Townhouse / semi-detached27%
Flat or apartment7%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms42.8%

4 bedrooms27.1%

2 bedrooms20.1%

5 or more6.3%

1 bedroom2.8%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and $550–$749 (13%).

$350–$54944.0%

$200–$34925.1%

$550–$74912.2%

Under $20011.2%

$750 or more5.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is $3,000 or more at 33%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

$3,000 or more31.2%

$1,800–$2,99930.4%

$1,000–$1,79920.0%

Under $1,00012.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.0%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

2 vehicles41.1%

1 vehicle36.6%

3 vehicles11.3%

4 or more6.1%

No vehicle5.0%

How people get to work

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Bus (4%).

Car (driver)62.5%

Worked at home10.1%

Bus3.5%

Car (passenger)3.4%

Walked1.4%

Bicycle1.0%

Train0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.7%Recent arrivals from overseas6.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation65.4%Employed full-time57.5%

Industries people work in

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Professional & technical (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.5%

Education & training12.5%

Professional & technical9.9%

Retail trade7.7%

Construction7.7%

Mining6.1%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Public administration & safety5.8%

Manufacturing4.5%

Transport & warehousing3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Bicton (South Metropolitan), the largest group is Professionals at 34%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals33.1%

Managers17.1%

Clerical & administrative12.6%

Technicians & trades10.2%

Community & personal service10.2%

Sales workers7.7%

Labourers5.1%

Machinery operators & drivers2.9%

Nearby areas

Bateman (South Metropolitan)Fremantle (South Metropolitan)Willagee (South Metropolitan)Cottesloe (North Metropolitan)Nedlands (North Metropolitan)South Perth (South Metropolitan)Riverton (South Metropolitan)Perth (North Metropolitan)

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