Belmont - Bennetts Green

The area is much older than most, with 23.7% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. There is also a strong First Nations presence, as 4.8% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.2% born here. This results in a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents (9.2%) compared to the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the population. Only 3.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 41.4% report no religion. This last group has seen a significant increase of 23 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with 42.6% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 5.7 points since 2011.

Typical household income is $1,538 a week, which is a little below the national figure. Since 2011, the typical family income has risen by $600 to reach $2,051 per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much more common here, at 7.3%.

Unpaid care is a common part of life here, with 13.6% of people providing unpaid care and 28.3% caring for children. The area also has a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (3.4%) than most areas.

There are 864 First Nations people in the area, making it one of the largest populations at this level. The typical age for this group is 22, which is a little younger than the state and national averages.

Families with children make up 54% of households. One-parent families (15.3%) are slightly more common here than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (80.4%) and a high rate of home ownership, with 39% of homes owned outright. This is well above the national average of 31%.

The area is very dependent on cars, with 57.1% of people driving to work. While there are many public transport stops, only 0.6% of residents use them to commute.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (32.7%) is well below the national average of 40.7%.

About 57.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage and hosts 1,360 businesses. Population growth since 2021 has been very low at 0.1%, well below the state average.

The area is wetter than most of the state, with average annual rainfall of 1,177mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

The area is very walkable, with 95.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. It is also highly accessible, with 95% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport.