today 's affluent western suburbs are experiencing an influx of younger families , as opposed to the traditional older and high income earner residents . The recent figures showed that the number of 25 - 34 year - olds living in the western suburbs increased by approximately 18 % between 2006 and 2011 . This new arrival of younger families to the area is largely due to the expansion of public schools in the western suburbs .
Perth's affluent western suburbs are experiencing an influx of younger families, as opposed to the traditional older and high income earner residents. The census figures showed that the number of 25-34 year-olds living in the western suburbs increased by approximately 18% between 2006 and 2011. This new arrival of younger families to the area is largely due to the number of public schools in the western suburbs.