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Beverley

4 km²

A much higher proportion of people use another language at home in Beverley than in most other similar areas. This is a younger community where the typical resident is 36, noticeably younger than the state average. Since 2011, the population has grown by 23%, and the area has become increasingly well-educated. It is a highly walkable neighbourhood with a diverse population and a strong presence of young adults.

Rapid population growth here is outstripping school provision.

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The typical resident is 36, making the area noticeably younger than the South Australian average. Seniors make up only 13% of the population, which is well below the national figure, while the number of people in de facto relationships has risen to 12.6% since 2011.

About 26.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the state average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high here, with 27.6% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This is reflected in the use of Greek, Italian, and Punjabi alongside English.

People with no religion make up 36.7% of the community, though this is lower than the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.3%.

The area has seen a big jump in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor's degree rising to 25.4% since 2011. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 62.8%.

Typical weekly family income is $2,162, which is a little above the state average. High-earning households making over $3,000 a week have increased significantly to 18.9% since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than in most similar areas, with long-term health conditions reported at 26.5%, which is well below the state average.

Volunteer rates are a little below the national figure at 13%. While 12.8% of people provide unpaid care, the proportion of people doing significant unpaid housework is much lower than in most areas.

There are 154 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 22. Year 12 completion among this group is far above the state average at 47%.

Family structures are varied, with 28.1% of people living alone and 15.1% of households being one-parent families, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Renting is more common here than in the state average, with 32.1% of households renting. Outright home ownership is well below the national figure at 25.5%.

Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most areas, and 98% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, the number of people working from home is far below the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 17.9% of the population, which is well above the national average.

The area has a very active workforce, with 68.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The population is growing quickly, with a 9.6% increase since 2021, which is well above the state average. The area sits around the middle for overall economic advantage.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 433mm, which is far above the South Australian average. Maximum temperatures are also well below the state figure.

Beverley is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can walk to groceries, parks, and health services within 15 minutes.

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