Beaumont - Glen Osmond

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While 21.3% of the population are seniors, there is also a strong presence of children, with 18.8% under age 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

A large proportion of the community was born overseas, at 36.3%, which is far above the state average. This is reflected in the ancestry data, with English, Australian, and Chinese backgrounds being the most common.

Language diversity is high here; 31.2% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area has seen a significant shift toward secularism, with the share of people reporting no religion rising 17 points since 2011 to reach 43.8%.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 48.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This far exceeds the national figure and is consistent with the high number of professionals in the workforce.

Household incomes are very high, with 36.5% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $2,769 is well above both the state and national figures.

Residents enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.8% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 3.9% of the community need help with daily activities.

The community is highly active, with a volunteer rate of 22.3% that is well above the national figure. There is also a strong focus on unpaid care, with 31.7% of people caring for children.

The First Nations population is small, making up 0.5% of the community. Those who identify as First Nations are typically younger than the state average and have a high rate of Year 12 completion.

Families with children are common, making up 67% of households, and the typical home holds 2.7 people. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.7% of homes owned outright. The area is dominated by larger homes, as 82.8% have three or more bedrooms, though typical mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,600 a month.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has a higher rate of public transport commuting than most. Work-from-home habits have grown, with 16% of the workforce now working from home.

The community is relatively mobile, with 39.4% of residents moving in the last five years. About 15% of the population arrived from overseas recently.

Professional and managerial roles make up nearly 60% of the workforce, with health care and technical services being the primary industries. The unemployment rate is lower than the state average.

This is one of the most advantaged areas in the nation, ranking 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high concentration of businesses and superior access to resources.

The area experiences cooler conditions than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 21.7 degrees and annual rainfall of 624mm.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 80.3% of homes having easy access to a variety of amenities. Nearly all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.