Bevendale

Bevendale has a First Nations population of 8.9%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. It is an older community, with 40% of residents aged between 45 and 64, while children under 15 make up only 11.1%.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home here, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

More than half the population identifies as Christian. Very few people report having no religion, a figure that is far below the national average.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 14.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Weekly family and household incomes are well below the state average, with a typical family earning $1,374. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 11.1% of residents. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national figure.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the rest of the state. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest for its level, at just 8.6%.

There are four First Nations people in Bevendale. The typical personal income for this group is $399 per week, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 1.9 people per household. Half of all households are couples without children, and there are no one-parent families.

Renting is far cheaper than in the rest of the state, with a typical weekly rent of $180. Typical monthly home loan payments are $1,885.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents far below the state average for transit access.

The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved here in the last five years compared to the national average.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is slightly lower than in the rest of the state.

Bevendale is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.