Beaconsfield - Officer

This is a young area where children under 15 make up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 30.3% of the community, a figure slightly above the Australian average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Indian.

About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national average. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 40.4%, while 37.9% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the Victorian average.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than most other areas. Qualifications are often in management, commerce, and engineering, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

The area is quite affluent, with typical family incomes a little above the state and national figures. About 24.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as the number of people with long-term health conditions is well below the national figure. Only 3.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.4% of people caring for children, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income that is well above the state and national figures. However, the unemployment rate for this group is higher than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.9% of families.

Large houses are the norm, with 92.3% of homes being separate houses and 92% having three or more bedrooms. Mortgages are common, and typical monthly payments are slightly above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, and very few homes have no motor vehicle. While public transport stops are available, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 59.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the Victorian and national averages.

Employment is high, with 73.2% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than in most other areas.

The region is experiencing rapid growth, with the population increasing by 23.2% since 2021. It ranks higher than 90% of similar areas for access to money and resources.

The area receives 972mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Victorian average. Average maximum temperatures are a little lower than the state figure.

The area is considered very walkable, with 97.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach schools and groceries on foot within 15 minutes.