Beaconsfield

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 39 and a much lower share of people aged 65 and over compared to the national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, which is slightly above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 20.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this is still well below the Victorian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 11.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but far below the state average. Very few people speak little or no English.

Religion is common here, with 47.7% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 42.1% of the community, which is slightly above the Victorian average.

The community is well-educated, with 58.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 20.5% of adults, though this is well below the state average.

Beaconsfield is very prosperous, with 32.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week—well above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly family income is $2,612, which is notably higher than across the state.

Health indicators are around the middle for similar areas. About 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the Victorian average.

Unpaid care is common, with 30.4% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. Other forms of volunteering and unpaid care are also slightly higher than the state figure.

First Nations residents in this area earn much more than the national average, with a typical household income of $2,750. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 55.6%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Most are couples with children (70.8%), and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most similar areas.

Most people drive to work, and 71% of homes have two or more vehicles. While public transport stops are numerous, only 1.4% of people use them to commute, which is below the state average.

The community is relatively stable, though 35.5% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.3% of the population, which is well below the Victorian average.

The local workforce is very active, with 70.9% of adults working or looking for work—well above the national figure. Many residents work in construction, health, or education.

The area is very walkable, with 89.2% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store, though access to health services is far below the state average.