Beaumont

The area is much older than most, with 41.9% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.0%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 23.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of residents. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 53.0%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified community where 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. High school completion is also much higher than usual at 70.8%.

Incomes are generally high, with a typical personal weekly income of $900, which is a little above the national figure. Weekly household earnings of $3,000 or more are much more common here than in most areas.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.4% of residents, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions, such as arthritis, are a little above the state and national averages.

Community spirit is high, with 41.5% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most other areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for First Nations residents is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and the area has far fewer one-parent families or people living alone compared to the national average.

Housing is dominated by large detached houses, with 96.1% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 66.7% of homes are owned outright, and no one is renting.

The community is highly reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, working from home is very common, at 50.9%, which is far above the national figure.

About 40.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is much higher than most similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local unemployment rate is 10.3%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%. Many of the residents who do work are in managerial roles.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent due to its steep terrain and a total lack of walkable shops, schools, or health services. Most residents live more than 15 minutes away from basic amenities.