Belltrees

The typical resident is 32, making this area noticeably younger than the state and national averages. It is a community of young families, as no one aged 65 or over lives here and 16.2% of the population are children.

About 21.6% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. Most residents have Australian or English ancestry.

A higher proportion of residents use another language at home (10.8%) compared to most similar areas. Despite this, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

More than half the population (51.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national and state averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.4%.

Everyone in the community has completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure. About 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and qualifications are spread across agriculture, health, engineering, and education.

Typical incomes are among the highest for this level of area, with weekly household income reaching $2,750. This is well above the state and national figures, and 19.0% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community is exceptionally healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (16.2%) than the national average. No residents require help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.

Local residents are highly active in their homes and community; 71.4% provide unpaid childcare and 33.3% volunteer, both of which are far above state and national figures.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 85.7% of families are couples with children.

While typical weekly rent is $325, the typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,000 is far below the national and state figures. Homes are slightly more crowded than usual, with 1.0 person per bedroom.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The area has a very strong connection to the workforce, with 81.0% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state and national figures.

Belltrees is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.