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Beverly Hills
3 km²
A far higher proportion of residents speak a language other than English in Beverly Hills compared to the rest of the country. This diverse community is marked by a strong presence of people from Chinese and Greek backgrounds, with many born overseas. It is a well-educated and relatively affluent area where families often live in large homes. The suburb is highly walkable, making it easy for residents to access local shops and parks on foot.
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The typical resident is 40, and about 18.6% of the population are seniors. While the total population is 10,483, people in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.
Birthplaces and heritage are very diverse, with 45.9% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, Australian, and English are the most common ancestries.
Multilingualism is a defining feature, as 58% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 12.2% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 52.3% identifying as Christian. Only 26.3% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure.
Residents are highly qualified, with 29.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 67.2% of people have completed Year 12.
Household incomes are generally high, with a typical weekly income of $1,862. This helps explain why 25.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in the rest of the state. Only 5.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure.
Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas, with 10.1% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for its level at 23.6%.
There are 96 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. While the unemployment rate for this group is much higher than most areas at 17.9%, Year 12 completion is well above the national average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Most families are couples with children (63.7%), and few people live alone.
The typical monthly home loan payment is $2,500, which is much higher than in most areas. Rent is also higher than average, with a typical weekly cost of $460.
Working from home is very common at 39%, far above the national figure. The suburb is well connected, with 52 public transport stops and a short 4-minute walk to the nearest one.
About 32.3% of people moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.
The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, and professional services.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.
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