Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 35. Children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the national figure at 12.8%.

People born overseas make up 47.9% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Chinese, Indian, and Filipino.

Language diversity is very high, with 44% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as those with no religion make up 29.2%, which is well below the national average. Christianity is the most common faith at 38.4%, followed by Islam at 11.7%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 21% of the population, which is well below the national average. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen significantly since 2011 to 58.4%.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,756, which is well below the state figure. Only 13.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 23.2% of residents, which is well below the national average. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 4.6%, about the same as the state figure.

Volunteer rates are well below the national average at 11.1%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework is much lower than in most other areas.

The area has a larger First Nations population than about 86% of similar areas. While Year 12 completion is well above the state average, the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas at 18.6%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are a little more common than the national average, and 61.4% of households consist of couples with children.

Separate houses are very common, and 87.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Renting is more common than average at 33%, while outright home ownership is well below the national average.

Public transport use is a little above the national average, supported by a high number of routes and stops. However, only 4.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The area is quite mobile, with 38.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.3% of the population, which is well above the state average.

The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average, with many residents working in health care, retail, and construction.

The area is home to a large number of businesses—more than about 90% of similar areas. However, it ranks lower than most for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area sees an average annual rainfall of 660mm, which is far above the state average. Maximum temperatures average 25.6 degrees, which is a little below the state figure.

This is a very walkable area, with 95.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents also have excellent access to parks, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk.