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Bellbird
8 km²
Family life is a central feature of Bellbird, where many households are larger than average and the typical resident is noticeably younger than across Australia. This community is distinct for its high proportion of First Nations people and a strong presence of children, with nearly a quarter of the population under 15. Most residents live in detached houses and rely heavily on cars to get around. It is a place where young families are common, though daily life is often shaped by lower typical incomes and higher rates of long-term health conditions.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. It also has a First Nations community that is well above the state and national averages at 10.6%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
About 42.5% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 30.9% completing Year 12, far below the state average.
Typical weekly incomes are well below those in the rest of the state, with the usual family earning $1,612 compared to the state figure of $2,185.
Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions affecting 35.7% of people and mental health conditions appearing well above the national average.
A high number of people provide unpaid care, including 33.8% who care for children, though the volunteering rate is among the lowest for similar areas.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 17 that is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.
One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, and homes are generally larger, with 2.7 people per home.
Most people live in separate houses, and 84.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state and national averages.
Car dependence is high, with 60.6% of people driving to work and very few using public transport, despite a high number of bus stops in the area.
The population has seen some movement, with 37.2% moving in the last five years, but there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is a little above the national average, and full-time employment is well below the state figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, though most are near a school or park.
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